Africa: Meat And Poultry Market 2024

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Africa

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in the African meat and poultry market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Meat And Poultry Production in Africa

In value terms, meat and poultry production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were South Africa (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Morocco, Sudan, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Chad, Algeria, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Kenya and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malawi (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average meat and poultry yield was estimated at X kg per head in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in Africa dropped modestly to X heads, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of meat and poultry in Africa declined notably to X tons, waning by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the key exporter of meat and poultry in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Sudan (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Tanzania (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zambia (X%), Kenya (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Sudan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Ethiopia and Namibia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Kenya (X p.p.), Zambia (X p.p.) and Tanzania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) and Namibia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest meat and poultry supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports in Africa

Meat and poultry imports dropped to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ghana (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Angola (X tons) represented the largest importer of meat and poultry in Africa, making up X% of total import. Egypt (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Congo (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Benin (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Libya (X tons), Gabon (X tons), Liberia (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Equatorial Guinea (X tons) and Sierra Leone (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Guinea (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported meat and poultry in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Angola (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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