Africa: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African poultry market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a resilient expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Poultry Production in Africa

In value terms, poultry production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked 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 Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Morocco (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

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

In 2022, the average poultry yield in Africa totaled X kg per head, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the poultry yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

The global number of animals slaughtered for poultry production dropped to X heads in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the year before. This number 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Poultry Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of poultry in Africa fell to X tons, reducing by X% compared with the previous year. 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, poultry exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the main exporter of poultry, achieving X% of total exports. Namibia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Zambia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Tunisia (X tons), Rwanda (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to poultry exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Rwanda (X%), Zambia (X%), Malawi (X%), Namibia (X%) and Tunisia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Namibia (X p.p.), Zambia (X p.p.), Rwanda (X p.p.) and Malawi (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest poultry supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X), Namibia ($X) and Zambia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Tunisia, Rwanda and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Rwanda, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Poultry Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of poultry decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, poultry imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Ghana (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Angola (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Congo (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Benin (X%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%). The following importers - Libya (X tons), Gabon (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Liberia (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Sierra Leone (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest poultry importing markets in Africa were Ghana ($X), Angola ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Libya, Congo, Gabon, Benin, Guinea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Mauritania and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Zambia, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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