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Nigeria: Sausage Market 2025

Sausage Market Size in Nigeria

In 2021, the Nigerien sausage market was finally on the rise to reach $X after five years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Sausage consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sausage Production in Nigeria

In value terms, sausage production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Sausage production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sausage Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2021, shipments abroad of sausages and similar products of meat increased by 4,646% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sausage exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for sausage exports from Nigeria, with a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Japan was relatively modest.

In value terms, Japan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sausages and similar products of meat exports from Nigeria, comprising 99.9% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average sausage export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (-9.6%).

Sausage Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of sausages and similar products of meat, when their volume decreased by -39.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 987%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, sausage imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 197% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sausage to Nigeria, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, sausage imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +71.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+15.2% per year) and China (+32.0% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sausages and similar products of meat to Nigeria, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at +51.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+18.1% per year) and France (+39.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sausage import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 37% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 154% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+199.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sausages and similar products of meat in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of sausage consumption, comprising approx. 28% of total volume. Moreover, sausage consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Brazil, fourfold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7% share.

What are the largest producers of sausages and similar products of meat in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of sausage production, accounting for 28% of total volume. Moreover, sausage production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Brazil, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 7.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of sausages and similar products of meat to Nigeria?

In value terms, the largest sausage suppliers to Nigeria were Brazil, Ukraine and the UK, together accounting for 89% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of sausages and similar products of meat from Nigeria?

In value terms, South Africa $909) remains the key foreign market for sausage exports from Nigeria.

What is the average export price for sausages and similar products of meat in Nigeria?

The average sausage export price stood at $1,113 per ton in 2021, rising by 4.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sausages and similar products of meat in Nigeria?

In 2021, the average sausage import price amounted to $712 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sausage market in Nigeria. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10131430 - Liver sausages and similar products and food preparations based thereon (excluding prepared meals and dishes)
Prodcom 10131460 - Sausages and similar products of meat, offal or blood and food preparations based thereon (excluding liver sausages and prepared meals and dishes)

Country coverage:

Nigeria

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Nigeria
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024