Africa: Meat And Poultry Market 2025

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the African meat and poultry market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. 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 observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Meat And Poultry Production in Africa

In value terms, meat and poultry production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were South Africa (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Morocco, Sudan, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Chad, Algeria, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Kenya and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average meat and poultry yield in Africa stood at X kg per head, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in Africa; waning by X% compared with the previous year. 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat and poultry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. 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 appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Zambia (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zambia (X%), Tanzania (X%), Kenya (X%) and Sudan (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. Ethiopia and Namibia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kenya, Zambia and Tanzania increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Namibia (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of meat and poultry imported in Africa shrank to X tons, waning by X% on 2021 figures. The total import volume 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ghana (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Angola (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Congo (X tons), Gabon (X tons), Benin (X tons), Libya (X tons), Liberia (X tons) and Guinea (X tons) was the main importer of meat and poultry in Africa, generating X% of total import.

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

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported meat and poultry in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a X% share.

In Egypt, meat and poultry imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Liberia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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