Africa: Sausage Market 2024

Sausage Market Size in Africa

The African sausage market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Sausage Production in Africa

In value terms, sausage production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sausage Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of sausages and similar products of meat were exported in Africa; dropping by X% on 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, sausage exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Kenya (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Tunisia (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Morocco (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of sausages and similar products of meat. At the same time, Zambia (X%), Tunisia (X%), Morocco (X%) and Kenya (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. Tunisia (X p.p.) and Zambia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In South Africa, sausage exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Sausage Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of sausages and similar products of meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sausage imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Angola represented the major importer of sausages and similar products of meat in Africa, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Ghana (X%) and Lesotho (X%). The following importers - Sierra Leone (X tons), Congo (X tons), Gabon (X tons), Liberia (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Benin (X tons), Togo (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Angola decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Congo (X%), Lesotho (X%), Togo (X%), Sierra Leone (X%), Mozambique (X%), Ghana (X%), Gabon (X%) and Liberia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Mauritius and Benin experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Ghana, Congo, Sierra Leone and Togo increased by X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Angola totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lesotho (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Togo (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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