France livestock slaughter carcass weight: goats
France livestock slaughter carcass weight: goats stood at 0.17 thousand tonnes in Aug 2026, according to Eurostat – slaughtering in slaughterhouses, monthly (apro_mt_pheadm), Agreste. It is one of the indicators in the Livestock production (monthly) table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1975 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Livestock production (monthly) table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carcass weight of animals slaughtered | |||||||||||
| Goats | 0.17 | 0.23 | 0.28 | 0.42 | 0.61 | 1.23 | 0.56 | 0.36 | 0.58 | 0.43 | |
| Bovine animals | 96.95 | 99.89 | 101.73 | 92.85 | 106.98 | 110.1 | 98.66 | 103.55 | 110.89 | 102.8 |
Understanding france livestock slaughter carcass weight: goats
This dataset measures the total dressed carcass weight of goats processed through commercial slaughterhouses, quantified in thousand tonnes. The figures capture the edible body mass remaining after skinning, bleeding, and evisceration, excluding all sheep, cattle, and non-meat by-products. As a minor livestock sector relative to bovine or porcine production, this metric isolates caprine meat supply trends. It differs from sibling series by focusing exclusively on goats, providing specific visibility into niche small ruminant processing activity.
Monthly observations exhibit pronounced seasonal variations linked to specific cultural holidays and pastoral farming calendars. Early estimates rely on limited sample returns and are subject to revision when complete monthly administrative returns are processed. Evaluating performance is most reliable when comparing the current month against the same period in the prior year, shielding the analysis from calendar anomalies and short-term operational fluctuations. Users must ensure they do not compare caprine tonnage directly with larger meat categories without adjusting for scale.
Frequently asked questions
- Are goats combined with sheep in this dataset?
- No, goats are tracked as a completely separate category distinct from sheep and all other livestock.
- What physical preparation defines the recorded weight?
- It represents the dressed carcass after skinning, evisceration, and removal of the head and lower legs.
- Why are year-on-year comparisons essential for this specific series?
- Niche production schedules and holiday-driven demand create sharp monthly volatility that obscures underlying trends.