Africa: Market for Prepared or Preserved Meat 2024

Market Size for Prepared or Preserved Meat in Africa

The African prepared or preserved meat market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Prepared or Preserved Meat in Africa

In value terms, prepared or preserved meat production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Prepared or Preserved Meat

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of prepared or preserved meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons after six years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared or preserved meat exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), making up an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Namibia (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to prepared or preserved meat exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Morocco (X%) and Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Morocco (X p.p.) and Namibia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest prepared or preserved meat supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Morocco ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Prepared or Preserved Meat

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of prepared or preserved meat were imported in Africa; picking up by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared or preserved meat imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Angola (X tons), followed by Ghana (X tons), Gambia (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the key importers of prepared or preserved meat, together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons), Gabon (X tons) and Guinea (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 Botswana (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest prepared or preserved meat importing markets in Africa were Mauritius ($X), Angola ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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