Zimbabwe: Meat Market 2020

Meat Market Size in Zimbabwe

The revenue of the meat market in Zimbabwe amounted to $X in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Zimbabwe meat consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Meat Production in Zimbabwe

In value terms, meat production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total output indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, meat production increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Zimbabwe meat production peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In 2018, the average meat yield in Zimbabwe stood at X kg per head, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the meat yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In 2018, the number of animals slaughtered for meat production in Zimbabwe totaled X head, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the number of animals slaughtered for meat production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Meat Exports

Exports from Zimbabwe

Meat exports from Zimbabwe totaled X tons in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, meat exports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, meat exports reached their maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, meat exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, meat exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The exports of the twelve major exporters of meat, namely the U.S., Germany, Spain, Brazil, Australia, the Netherlands, Denmark, India, Canada, Poland, Belgium and New Zealand, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Australia ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, New Zealand, Canada, India, Denmark, Poland, Belgium and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, India recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The meat export price in Zimbabwe stood at $X per ton in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the meat export price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for meat attained their maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat Imports

Imports into Zimbabwe

In 2018, approx. X tons of meat were imported into Zimbabwe; growing by X% against the previous year. In general, meat imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, meat imports reached their peak of X tons. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of meat imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, meat imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Zimbabwe imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of meat imports in 2018 were China (X tons), Japan (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Mexico (X tons), South Korea (X tons), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the UK (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together accounting for X% of total import.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Vietnam, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), the U.S. ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Italy, South Korea, China, Hong Kong SAR, the UK, the Netherlands, Vietnam, Mexico, Poland and Zimbabwe, which together accounted for a further X Nam recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The meat import price in Zimbabwe stood at $X per ton in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the meat import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for meat attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for meat remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform