Global Goat Snapshot released by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

Australian production and supply Australian goat production set a new record-high year in 2023. After a 20-year low in 2020, goatmeat production and the number of animals processed more than doubled in three years, achieving the highest production volume ever recorded in Australia. Sustained favourable conditions triggered an expansion in the flock size, increasing supply volumes. Goatmeat had enjoyed record-high prices since mid-2019, but a combination of factors saw reduced prices in 2023. Australian exports In a global context, Australia shines as the world's leading goatmeat exporter. In 2023, Australia exported the second highest volume of goatmeat since record began, with only 2,000 tonnes shipped weight (swt) below the records set in 2014. The more competitive prices supported the export volume, although it affected the total value perceived in 2023, decreasing it by 10% compared to the record-high year 2022. The US remains the largest market for Australian goatmeat, with ...