Trade4go Summary
Australian goatmeat exports have reached a record high of 46,939 tonnes in 2024, surpassing the previous record of 35,778 tonnes in 2014. The United States is the largest market, accounting for 54% of all exports. Other top markets include South Korea, Mainland China, Taiwan, and Canada. The majority of the exported goatmeat is frozen. Slaughter numbers have also reached an all-time high of 74,226 goats in August, with steady numbers thereafter. MLA and AgriFutures have relaunched a mohair production module to help new producers or those looking to add mohair goats to their business.
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Australian goatmeat has broken records across the globe this year. As of November, exports for 2024 have smashed the previous Australian record of 35,778 tonnes from 2014 to hit a new high of 46,939 tonnes. The United States (US) continues to be Australia’s largest goatmeat export market, comprising 54% of all exports this year. Rounding out the top five markets are South Korea, Mainland China, Taiwan and Canada. The majority of exported goatmeat continues to be frozen, either as a whole carcase or in a six-way split. In line with exports, slaughter has also hit record highs, reaching an all-time high of 74,226 goats in August. Slaughter has continued to hold steady with 63,518 goats at the end of November, well above the November 2023 figures (45,700 ...
