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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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