This study was conducted with the main objective to provide empirical information that informs the debates and decision making processes towards improving livestock trade and marketing in Somalia by enabling the development of effective and efficient marketing support services and accountable and competent rural institutions. The data were collected first through rapid appraisal which was then used as a basis for designing and implementing formal surveys among livestock traders and other market agents along three chains using structured questionnaire. Statistical and econometric methods are used in the data analysis.