SADC: Meat And Poultry Market 2024

Meat And Poultry Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC meat and poultry market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Meat And Poultry Production in SADC

In value terms, meat and poultry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

South Africa (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of meat and poultry production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, meat and poultry production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Zimbabwe (X tons), fourfold. Tanzania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In South Africa, meat and poultry production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

The average meat and poultry yield shrank to X kg per head in 2022, waning by X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the meat and poultry yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in SADC shrank to X heads, leveling off at the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of meat and poultry were exported in SADC; remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the major exporter of meat and poultry, achieving X% of total exports. Namibia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Tanzania (X%) and Zambia (X%). Botswana (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to meat and poultry exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Zambia (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Namibia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Botswana (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Zambia (X p.p.) and Tanzania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Namibia (X p.p.) and Botswana (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest meat and poultry supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with an X% share.

In South Africa, meat and poultry exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, purchases abroad of meat and poultry decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Angola (X tons) represented the key importer of meat and poultry in SADC, constituting X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Zambia (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. Namibia (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Comoros (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Zambia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), South Africa ($X) and Angola ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Namibia, Mozambique, Comoros and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Zambia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked 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 importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Comoros (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform