Nigeria: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Nigeria

After four years of growth, the Nigerien chicken meat market decreased by -2.8% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a deep reduction. Chicken meat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Meat Production in Nigeria

In value terms, chicken meat production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of chicken meat in Nigeria totaled X kg per head in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The chicken meat yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Nigeria dropped slightly to X heads in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of chicken meat, when their volume decreased by -95.9% to X kg. Overall, exports saw a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 5,428% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, chicken meat exports declined notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 3,288% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main destination for chicken meat exports from Nigeria, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Nigeria.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -19.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ghana amounted to 0.0% per year.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2021, purchases abroad of chicken meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 3,176%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 2,886%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Benin (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of chicken meat imports to Nigeria, together comprising 64% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +121.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chicken meat suppliers to Nigeria were Benin ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 61% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +69.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average chicken meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild reduction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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