Western Africa: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Western Africa

The West African market for horse, mule and donkey meat rose slightly to $X in 2022, surging by 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Western Africa

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Niger (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Mali (X tons), together comprising 84% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Niger (with a CAGR of +2.5%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average horse, mule and donkey meat yield declined to X kg per head in 2022, with a decrease of -2% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 4.5%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head, and then reduced in the following year.

The global number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production totaled X heads in 2022, with an increase of 2.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the number of producing animals increased by 6.4%. As a result, the amount of animals produced attained the peak level of X heads. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of horse, mule and donkey meat increased by 1,069% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 5,956,160%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 5,978,422% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Benin represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 88% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mauritania (X tons), constituting a 12% share of total exports.

Benin was also the fastest-growing in terms of the horse, mule and donkey meat exports, with a CAGR of +251.8% from 2015 to 2022. Mauritania (-51.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2015 to 2022, the share of Benin and Mauritania increased by +87 and +11 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Benin ($X) emerged as the largest horse, mule and donkey meat supplier in Western Africa, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritania ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

In Benin, horse, mule and donkey meat exports expanded at an average annual rate of +88.9% over the period from 2015-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -82.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 331%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritania ($X per ton), while Benin totaled $X per ton.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritania (+26.1%).

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of horse, mule and donkey meat, when their volume increased by 70% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 167%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 302%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) represented the key importer of horse, mule and donkey meat, committing 61% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), constituting a 39% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Ghana (with a CAGR of +41.3%).

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported horse, mule and donkey meat in Western Africa, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Cote d'Ivoire stood at -7.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -35.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 51%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

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 Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Ghana stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+9.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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