Nigeria: Pork Market 2025

Pork Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien pork market declined to $X in 2022, dropping by -4.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pork Production in Nigeria

In value terms, pork production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pork in Nigeria amounted to X kg per head in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pork yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for pork production in Nigeria; almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by 5.6%. The number of animals slaughtered for pork production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Pork Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2020, overseas shipments of pork decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports showed a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pork exports amounted to $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons) was the main destination for pork exports from Nigeria, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, pork exports to Zimbabwe exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Niger (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Zimbabwe was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Niger (0.0% per year) and Gambia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for pork exported from Nigeria were Gambia ($X) and Niger ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, Niger, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average pork export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a precipitous descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2020, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Gambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahamas (+4.4%).

Pork Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, overseas purchases of pork were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 37%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pork imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 56%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of pork imports to Nigeria, together comprising 60% of total imports. The Netherlands, the UK and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +23.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Italy ($X), South Africa ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest pork suppliers to Nigeria, together comprising 71% of total imports. The Netherlands, the UK and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +8.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average pork import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -17% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell markedly in the following year.

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 States ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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