Africa: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Africa

The African sheep and goat meat market stood at $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Africa

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

The average sheep and goat meat yield reduced slightly to X kg per head in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the sheep and goat meat yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Africa totaled X heads, approximately equating the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheep and goat meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Total exports indicated a tangible 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated pronounced 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 2019 indices. 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 expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) was the main exporter of sheep and goat meat in Africa, creating X% of total export. Sudan (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by South Africa (X%).

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

In value terms, the largest sheep and goat meat supplying countries in Africa were Ethiopia ($X), Kenya ($X) and Tanzania ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of sheep and goat meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mauritius (X tons), distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) represented the largest importers of sheep and goat meat, together comprising X% of total imports. Libya (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Central African Republic (X tons), Mali (X tons), Lesotho (X tons), Angola (X tons), Seychelles (X tons) and Gabon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 ($X per ton), while Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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