Africa: Market for Preparations Used In Animal Feeding 2025

Market Size for Preparations Used In Animal Feeding in Africa

The African preparations for animal feeding market expanded to $X in 2022, surging by 3.5% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -3.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Preparations Used In Animal Feeding in Africa

In value terms, preparations for animal feeding production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 16%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Preparations Used In Animal Feeding

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of preparations used in animal feeding increased by 5.6% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 36%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preparations for animal feeding exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +32.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 49% of total exports. Swaziland (X tons) took a 20% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Mauritius (6.9%) and Kenya (5%). The following exporters - Egypt (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) - together made up 9% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to preparations for animal feeding exports from South Africa stood at -3.3%. At the same time, Mauritania (+69.7%), Kenya (+28.2%), Egypt (+22.7%), Swaziland (+7.9%) and Mauritius (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +69.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Morocco (-11.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Swaziland (+11 p.p.), Kenya (+4.6 p.p.), Egypt (+3.8 p.p.), Mauritania (+2.9 p.p.) and Mauritius (+2.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Morocco (-4 p.p.) and South Africa (-13.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest preparations for animal feeding supplier in Africa, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Swaziland, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled +5.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (+31.3% per year) and Swaziland (+3.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.1% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, preparations for animal feeding export price increased by +50.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 45%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Kenya ($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 (+8.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Preparations Used In Animal Feeding

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of preparations used in animal feeding were imported in Africa; increasing by 2.4% on the previous year. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +42.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, preparations for animal feeding imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% 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 +63.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Uganda (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented roughly 19% of total imports in 2022. Nigeria (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 5.7% share, followed by Namibia (5.6%), Cote d'Ivoire (5.5%), Ghana (4.9%), Tunisia (4.8%) and Kenya (4.8%). Morocco (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Madagascar (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uganda (with a CAGR of +44.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Algeria ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 26% share of total imports. Uganda, Nigeria, Morocco, Cote d'Ivoire, Sudan, Tunisia, Kenya, Ghana, Madagascar and Namibia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

Uganda, with a CAGR of +51.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 2022, with an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while Namibia ($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 (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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