Africa: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Africa

The African rabbit meat market stood at $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Production in Africa

In value terms, rabbit meat production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of rabbit meat production was Egypt (X tons), accounting for 72% of total volume. Moreover, rabbit meat production in Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Algeria (X tons), eightfold. Sierra Leone (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.3% share.

In Egypt, rabbit meat production increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Algeria (+0.4% per year) and Sierra Leone (+0.5% per year).

The average rabbit meat yield shrank modestly to X kg per head in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 8.8% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in Africa; leveling off at the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by 7.6% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of rabbit or hare meat, when their volume decreased by -9.8% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,680% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 608%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2022.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rabbit or hare meat exports, with a CAGR of +75.3% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa increased by +95 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest rabbit meat supplier in Africa.

In South Africa, rabbit meat exports increased at an average annual rate of +38.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -52.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 162%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -21.0% per year.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports in Africa

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of rabbit or hare meat increased by 5.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 42%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Gabon (X tons), distantly followed by Equatorial Guinea (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Benin (X tons), Mali (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Angola (X tons) were the main importers of rabbit or hare meat, together making up 78% of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Niger (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +119.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Gabon ($X), Mali ($X) and Morocco ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 46% share of total imports.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +115.3%, recorded 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 2022, rising by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Benin (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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