Western Africa: Sausage Market 2025

Sausage Market Size in Western Africa

In 2021, the West African sausage market was finally on the rise to reach $X after five years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sausage Production in Western Africa

In value terms, sausage production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Sausage Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of sausages and similar products of meat, when their volume increased by 155% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sausage exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria represented the main exporter of sausages and similar products of meat in Western Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 45% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), Sierra Leone (X tons), Togo (X tons) and Senegal (X tons), together achieving a 47% share of total exports. Cabo Verde (X tons) and Gambia (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Gambia (with a CAGR of +54.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Sierra Leone ($X) and Ghana ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 74% share of total exports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +32.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -24% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 78%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 Sierra Leone ($X per ton), while Gambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cabo Verde (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sausage Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, purchases abroad of sausages and similar products of meat increased by 25% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 54%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, sausage imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ghana (X tons) represented the main importer of sausages and similar products of meat, achieving 39% of total imports. Sierra Leone (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Liberia (X tons), Benin (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Togo (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 52% share of total imports.

Imports into Ghana increased at an average annual rate of +12.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Nigeria (+25.1%), Sierra Leone (+13.0%), Togo (+12.9%), Cabo Verde (+4.5%) and Liberia (+3.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +25.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Benin (-1.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Ghana (+8.6 p.p.), Nigeria (+5.1 p.p.) and Sierra Leone (+3.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Cabo Verde (-3 p.p.), Liberia (-7.9 p.p.) and Benin (-12.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sausages and similar products of meat in Western Africa, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sierra Leone ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Cabo Verde, with an 11% share.

In Ghana, sausage imports expanded at an average annual rate of +12.0% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sierra Leone (+10.1% per year) and Cabo Verde (+4.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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