Africa: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2024

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Africa

After six years of growth, the African dog and cat food market decreased by -2.2% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the market value increased by 5.5%. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Africa

In value terms, dog and cat food production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 6.1% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of dog and cat food were exported in Africa; with an increase of 18% on 2020 figures. Total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +100.1% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) was the major exporter of dog and cat food in Africa, constituting 99% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dog and cat food exports, with a CAGR of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest dog and cat food supplier in Africa.

In South Africa, dog and cat food exports expanded at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.4% against the previous year. Export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, dog and cat food export price decreased by -7.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 32%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to +5.7% per year.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports in Africa

For the fifth consecutive year, Africa recorded growth in supplies from abroad of dog and cat food, which increased by 27% to X tons in 2021. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +54.6% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +79.2% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) represented the main importers of dog and cat food in Africa, together resulting at near 39% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Lesotho (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Angola (X tons), together constituting a 23% share of total imports. Egypt (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Libya (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Lesotho (with a CAGR of +31.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dog and cat food importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Morocco ($X) and Egypt ($X), together comprising 58% of total imports. These countries were followed by Namibia, Angola, Mauritius, Lesotho, Botswana, Algeria, Nigeria, Libya, Tunisia and Kenya, which together accounted for a further 30%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Libya, with a CAGR of +33.1%, 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 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+8.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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