Western Africa: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2024

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Western Africa

In 2021, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the West African dog and cat food market, when its value decreased by -7.8% to $X. The total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +65.8% against 2014 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Western Africa

In value terms, dog and cat food production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +62.7% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 18%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports in Western Africa

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of dog and cat food increased by 15% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 122%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal represented the main exporter of dog and cat food in Western Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 65% of total exports in 2021. Niger (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Togo (X tons). All these countries together held near 29% share of total exports. The following exporters - Liberia (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) - together made up 4.9% of total exports.

Exports from Senegal increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Niger (+51.7%), Ghana (+46.6%) and Liberia (+42.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Niger emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +51.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Togo (-18.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Senegal (+20 p.p.), Niger (+20 p.p.), Liberia (+2.6 p.p.) and Ghana (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Togo saw its share reduced by -34.1% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest dog and cat food supplier in Western Africa, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Togo ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Niger, with a 7% share.

In Senegal, dog and cat food exports increased at an average annual rate of +14.4% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Togo (-13.2% per year) and Niger (+25.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 92%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+12.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports in Western Africa

After five years of growth, purchases abroad of dog and cat food decreased by -16.7% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 53%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports fell sharply to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +53.8% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 41%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Nigeria was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 46% of total imports. Ghana (X tons) took a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (12%), Senegal (8.1%), Cabo Verde (6.2%) and Benin (5.7%). Togo (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of +11.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Benin (+18.2%), Senegal (+14.2%), Cabo Verde (+14.2%), Togo (+11.3%), Ghana (+4.3%) and Cote d'Ivoire (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Benin emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +18.2% from 2012-2021. Nigeria (+7 p.p.), Benin (+2.9 p.p.), Senegal (+2.7 p.p.) and Cabo Verde (+2.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire saw its share reduced by -6.1% and -10.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dog and cat food in Western Africa, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Ghana, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria totaled +6.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cote d'Ivoire (+1.0% per year) and Ghana (+3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Benin (+2.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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