Africa: Frozen Whole Turkey Market 2025

Frozen Whole Turkey Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African frozen whole turkey market decreased by -9.9% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Whole Turkey Production in Africa

In value terms, frozen whole turkey production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 96%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

South Africa (X tons) remains the largest frozen whole turkey producing country in Africa, accounting for 90% of total volume. Moreover, frozen whole turkey production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Egypt (X tons), more than tenfold.

In South Africa, frozen whole turkey production increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Egypt (+1.9% per year) and Tunisia (+0.8% per year).

Frozen Whole Turkey Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, frozen whole turkey exports in Africa skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 146% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the largest exporter of frozen whole turkeys in Africa, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 61% of total exports in 2022. Egypt (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 29% share, followed by Tunisia (7.5%). Kenya (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -11.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Egypt (+21.1%) and Tunisia (+10.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +21.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kenya (-21.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Egypt (+27 p.p.) and Tunisia (+6.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kenya and South Africa saw its share reduced by -6.6% and -27% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest frozen whole turkey supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Tunisia ($X), with a combined 94% share of total exports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +24.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries 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 Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by 8.3% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, frozen whole turkey export price decreased by -19.1% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Turkey Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of frozen whole turkeys decreased by -7.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Somalia (X tons), Angola (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) represented the key importers of frozen whole turkeys, together making up 72% of total imports. The following importers - Central African Republic (X tons), Libya (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons), Equatorial Guinea (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) - together made up 16% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Central African Republic (with a CAGR of +52.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen whole turkey importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Somalia ($X) and Mali ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Mali, with a CAGR of +51.8%, 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, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Mali ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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