Sao Tome and Principe: Meat Market 2020

Meat Market Size in Sao Tome and Principe

The revenue of the meat market in Sao Tome and Principe amounted to $X in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, meat consumption continues to indicate remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the meat market attained its peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Meat Production in Sao Tome and Principe

In value terms, meat production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, meat production continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, meat production attained its peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Average yield of meat in Sao Tome and Principe stood at X kg per head in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the meat yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

The number of animals slaughtered for meat production in Sao Tome and Principe totaled X head in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the number of animals slaughtered for meat production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Meat Exports

Exports from Sao Tome and Principe

In 2018, approx. X tons of meat were exported from Sao Tome and Principe; jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, meat exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Sao Tome and Principe exports peaked at X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, meat exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Sao Tome and Principe exports peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of meat exports in 2018 were the U.S. (X tons), Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Australia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Denmark (X tons), India (X tons), Canada (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons), together accounting for X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Australia ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, New Zealand, Canada, India, Denmark, Poland, Belgium and Sao Tome and Principe lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the meat export price in Sao Tome and Principe amounted to $X per ton, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the meat export price continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. Sao Tome and Principe export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat Imports

Imports into Sao Tome and Principe

Meat imports into Sao Tome and Principe stood at X tons in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, meat imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Sao Tome and Principe imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, meat imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, meat imports continue to indicate a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, meat imports reached their maximum at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X tons), Japan (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Mexico (X tons), South Korea (X tons), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the UK (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major importers of meat in the world, achieving X% of total import.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Vietnam, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest meat importing markets into Sao Tome and Principe were Japan ($X), the U.S. ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Italy, South Korea, China, Hong Kong SAR, the UK, the Netherlands, Vietnam, Mexico, Poland and Sao Tome and Principe, which together accounted for a further X Nam experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the meat import price in Sao Tome and Principe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for meat attained their peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform