Western Africa: Pork Market 2025

Pork Market Size in Western Africa

The West African pork market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, falling by -2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pork Production in Western Africa

In value terms, pork production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Burkina Faso (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Ghana (X tons), with a combined 88% share of total production. Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Togo and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +5.0%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average pork yield dropped slightly to X kg per head in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 1.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pork yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The global number of animals slaughtered for pork production fell to X heads in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Pork Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of pork were exported in Western Africa; with a decrease of -10.5% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pork exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 82%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mauritania dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Senegal (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) - each reached a 3.8% share of total exports.

Mauritania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pork exports, with a CAGR of +18.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Senegal (+13.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Cote d'Ivoire (-5.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mauritania (+53 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Cote d'Ivoire (-6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) remains the largest pork supplier in Western Africa, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 7.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Mauritania totaled +11.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cote d'Ivoire (-5.4% per year) and Senegal (+4.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (-0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Pork Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of pork decreased by -12.7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, pork imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 38%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) represented the key importer of pork, making up 53% of total imports. Liberia (X tons) held a 32% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Ghana (8.3%). Cabo Verde (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of +18.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Liberia ($X) and Ghana ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Ghana, with a CAGR of +17.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 6% 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.

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 Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while Liberia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (-1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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