Africa: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2024

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Africa

The African fresh whole chicken market dropped modestly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -2.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Africa

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 24%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Nigeria (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), together comprising 30% of total production. Egypt, South Africa, Tanzania, Algeria, Sudan, Morocco, Kenya, Uganda, Somalia and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of +8.5%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled whole chickens decreased by -74.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 203% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 147% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 73% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons) and Malawi (X tons), together generating an 18% share of total exports. Uganda (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to fresh whole chicken exports from South Africa stood at +4.3%. At the same time, Swaziland (+60.6%), Uganda (+50.2%) and Malawi (+9.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Swaziland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +60.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Tunisia (-12.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (+32 p.p.), Malawi (+5.6 p.p.), Uganda (+3.1 p.p.) and Swaziland (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Tunisia saw its share reduced by -16.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest fresh whole chicken supplier in Africa, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malawi ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malawi (+16.7% per year) and Tunisia (-16.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -4.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+14.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled whole chickens, when their volume decreased by -29.8% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 124% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Lesotho (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Benin (X tons) and Guinea (X tons) were the major importers of fresh or chilled whole chickens, together achieving 64% of total imports. The following importers - Togo (X tons), Angola (X tons), Libya (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Central African Republic (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Gambia (X tons) - together made up 26% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Angola (with a CAGR of +25.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fresh whole chicken importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Lesotho ($X) and Ghana ($X), with a combined 47% share of total imports. Libya, Benin, Angola, Togo, Guinea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Egypt and Gambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

Angola, with a CAGR of +27.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -13.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 29%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per ton), while Gambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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