The animal is mainly reared for meat production, and is a major export of the Somali economy, particularly to the Arabian Peninsula, with Burao and Yirowe in central Somalia being home to the largest livestock markets in the Horn of Africa, with as many as 10,000 heads of sheep and goats sold daily, many of whom shipped to Gulf states via the port of Berbera.
The animal is primarily raised for meat production and is a significant export from the Somali economy. Burao and Yirowe in central Somalia host the largest livestock markets in the Horn of Africa, where up to 10,000 sheep and goats are sold daily, many shipped to Gulf states via the port of Berbera.