Western Africa: Meat And Poultry Market 2024

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Western Africa

In 2022, the West African meat and poultry market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Meat And Poultry Production in Western Africa

In value terms, meat and poultry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Nigeria (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of meat and poultry production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, meat and poultry production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Burkina Faso (X tons), twofold. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Nigeria stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Burkina Faso (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

The average meat and poultry yield was estimated at X kg per head in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the meat and poultry yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in Western Africa declined slightly to X heads, stabilizing at the year before. This number 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 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 dropped in the following year.

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Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat and poultry decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Liberia (X tons), Mali (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Togo (X tons), Benin (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Guinea (X tons) and Senegal (X tons), together accounting for X% of total export.

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

In value terms, the largest meat and poultry supplying countries in Western Africa were Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Mali ($X) and Senegal ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Ghana, Liberia, Togo, Benin, Mauritania, Nigeria and Guinea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Mauritania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat and poultry decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Ghana represented the main importer of meat and poultry in Western Africa, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Benin (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Liberia (X tons), Guinea (X tons) and Sierra Leone (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Mauritania (X tons) and Gambia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Ghana increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Guinea (X%), Gambia (X%), Mauritania (X%), Liberia (X%) and Sierra Leone (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Benin (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mauritania and Gambia increased by 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, Ghana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported meat and poultry in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Benin ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Guinea, with an X% share.

In Ghana, meat and poultry imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Benin (X% per year) and Guinea (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Ghana ($X per ton) and Guinea ($X per ton), while Liberia ($X per ton) and Sierra Leone ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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