Nigeria: Meat And Poultry Market 2025

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien meat and poultry market rose slightly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Production in Nigeria

In value terms, meat and poultry production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of meat and poultry in Nigeria stood at X kg per head, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average meat and poultry yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in Nigeria fell modestly to X heads, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2022, meat and poultry exports from Nigeria fell sharply to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) was the main destination for meat and poultry exports from Nigeria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, meat and poultry exports to South Africa exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ireland (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Africa amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for meat and poultry exports from Nigeria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ireland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Africa totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat and poultry export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahamas (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports into Nigeria

Meat and poultry imports into Nigeria reduced sharply to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, posted tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Benin (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of meat and poultry to Nigeria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, meat and poultry imports from Benin exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), sevenfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Benin amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Benin ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat and poultry to Nigeria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average meat and poultry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Niger ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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