Africa: Frozen Whole Chicken Market 2022

Frozen Whole Chicken Market Size in Africa

In 2021, the African frozen whole chicken market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Whole Chicken Production in Africa

In value terms, frozen whole chicken production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Nigeria (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and South Africa (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Ethiopia (with a CAGR of +X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Chicken Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of frozen whole chickens, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Namibia (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Congo (X%). Benin (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen whole chicken exports from South Africa stood at -X%. At the same time, Benin (+X%), Uganda (+X%), Namibia (+X%) and Congo (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Benin emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Tunisia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Namibia, Congo, Benin and Uganda increased by +X, +X, +X and +X percentage points, respectively. Tunisia (-X p.p.) and South Africa (-X p.p.) saw their shares reduced.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at -X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (+X% per year) and Uganda (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Frozen Whole Chicken Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of frozen whole chickens imported in Africa fell to X tons, waning by -X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken imports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of frozen whole chicken imports in 2021 were Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Libya (X tons), Angola (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Congo (X tons), together recording X% of total import. Namibia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Benin (X%) and Guinea (X%). Ghana (X tons) and South Africa (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 key importing countries, was attained by Namibia (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen whole chicken importing markets in Africa were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), Egypt ($X) and Libya ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Angola, Congo, Guinea, Benin, Ghana, Namibia and South Africa, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, 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 import price figures.

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