Nigeria: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2025

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien fresh whole chicken market contracted dramatically to $X in 2021, waning by -16.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Nigeria

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production shrank notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 114% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of fresh or chilled whole chickens, when their volume decreased by -26.1% to X kg. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 228% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X kg, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports plummeted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.7% over the last two-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +33.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 76%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

From 2019 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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 fresh or chilled whole chickens exports from Nigeria.

From 2019 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 fresh whole chicken export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a precipitous setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 the United Arab Emirates.

From 2019 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Niger amounted to -69.4% per year.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2021, supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled whole chickens decreased by -16.1% to X kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports saw a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 506% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports declined significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 221%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X kg) was the main supplier of fresh whole chicken to Nigeria, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X kg), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa totaled -29.0%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled whole chickens to Nigeria, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 3.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa amounted to -26.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+4.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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