SADC: Meat Market 2025

Meat Market Size in SADC

After five years of growth, the SADC meat market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Meat Production in SADC

In value terms, meat production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were South Africa (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Malawi, Zambia, Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average meat yield in SADC shrank modestly to X kg per head, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for meat production in SADC; stabilizing at 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Meat Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the major exporter of meat, committing X% of total exports. Tanzania (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Namibia (X%) and Botswana (X%). Zambia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to meat 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. By contrast, Namibia (X%) and Botswana (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.) and Zambia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Botswana and Namibia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

In South Africa, meat exports increased 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: Tanzania (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Botswana ($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 Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, imports of meat in SADC reduced remarkably to X tons, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Angola (X tons) was the largest importer of meat, mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. Mozambique (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to meat imports into Angola stood at X%. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), Lesotho (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Mauritius experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.), Mauritius (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.) and Lesotho (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) and Angola (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Angola ($X), South Africa ($X) and Mauritius ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho and Namibia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform