Ethiopia: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in Ethiopia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Ethiopian poultry market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poultry Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, poultry production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Poultry production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of poultry in Ethiopia was estimated at X kg per X heads in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average poultry yield reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for poultry production in Ethiopia shrank slightly to X heads, declining by X% against 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 observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for poultry production peaked at X heads in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poultry Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2021, overseas shipments of poultry decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, poultry exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for poultry exports from Ethiopia, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR totaled X%.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) also remains the key foreign market for poultry exports from Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average poultry export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Hong Kong SAR.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Hong Kong SAR amounted to X% per year.

Poultry Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, overseas purchases of poultry increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, poultry imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of poultry imports to Ethiopia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of poultry to Ethiopia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poultry import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belize (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform