Western Africa: Meat And Poultry Market 2025

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Western Africa

The West African meat and poultry market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Meat And Poultry Production in Western Africa

In value terms, meat and poultry production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Nigeria (X tons) remains the largest meat and poultry producing country in Western Africa, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, meat and poultry production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Burkina Faso (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Nigeria stood at X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Burkina Faso (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

The average meat and poultry yield amounted to X kg per head in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the meat and poultry yield failed to regain momentum.

The global number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production reduced to X heads in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. This number 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of meat and poultry decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Benin (X tons) represented the main exporter of meat and poultry, committing X% of total exports. Mauritania (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Ghana (X%) and Liberia (X%). The following exporters - Togo (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Benin decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Liberia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Liberia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Cabo Verde (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Mauritania (X%), Ghana (X%) and Togo (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mauritania (X p.p.), Liberia (X p.p.), Ghana (X p.p.) and Cabo Verde (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Benin (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Benin ($X) remains the largest meat and poultry supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

In Benin, meat and poultry exports shrank by 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: Mauritania (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of meat and poultry decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ghana (X tons) represented the main importer of meat and poultry, committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Benin (X tons), Liberia (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Sierra Leone (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. Gambia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Ghana increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Guinea (X%), Gambia (X%), Mauritania (X%), Liberia (X%) and Sierra Leone (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Benin (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Ghana (X p.p.), Guinea (X p.p.), Liberia (X p.p.), Mauritania (X p.p.) and Gambia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Benin saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported meat and poultry in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Benin ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Guinea, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Ghana amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Benin (X% per year) and Guinea (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Ghana ($X per ton) and Guinea ($X per ton), while Liberia ($X per ton) and Sierra Leone ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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