Africa: Sausage Market 2024

Sausage Market Size in Africa

The African sausage market reached $X in 2021, growing by 7.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Sausage Production in Africa

In value terms, sausage production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Sausage Exports

Exports in Africa

Sausage exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, jumping by 21% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sausage exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 83% of total exports in 2021. Kenya (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 9.2% share, followed by Tunisia (5.1%).

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Tunisia (+62.1%) and Kenya (+5.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +62.1% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Tunisia and Kenya increased by +5 and +1.5 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest sausage supplier in Africa, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

In South Africa, sausage exports increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (+5.8% per year) and Tunisia (+58.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild decline. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sausage Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of sausages and similar products of meat were imported in Africa; with an increase of 13% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sausage imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Angola represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 35% of total imports. Ghana (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 12% share, followed by Lesotho (7.3%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (5.5%) and Congo (5.3%). The following importers - Gabon (X tons), Sierra Leone (X tons), Liberia (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Benin (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Togo (X tons) - together made up 22% of total imports.

Imports into Angola decreased at an average annual rate of -4.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Nigeria (+25.1%), Congo (+22.7%), Lesotho (+19.3%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+14.1%), Sierra Leone (+13.0%), Togo (+12.9%), Ghana (+12.6%), Mozambique (+12.5%), Gabon (+5.3%) and Liberia (+3.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +25.1% from 2012-2021. Mauritius experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Benin (-1.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Ghana (+7 p.p.), Lesotho (+5.5 p.p.), Congo (+4.3 p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+3.5 p.p.), Sierra Leone (+2.4 p.p.) and Nigeria (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Angola (-26.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Angola ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sausages and similar products of meat in Africa, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Lesotho, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Angola amounted to -8.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (+12.0% per year) and Lesotho (+6.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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