Beef and buffalo meat market in Djibouti

Earlier Report Observations

The beef and buffalo meat market in Djibouti demonstrated consistent growth in volume from 2018 to 2023, rising from 6 176 metric tons to 6 625 metric tons. This upward trend occurred despite minor annual fluctuations, reflecting a gradually expanding domestic consumption.

After a notable increase to 6 360 metric tons in 2019, the market experienced a slight contraction to 6 285 metric tons in 2020, which represented a period of stabilization rather than a significant decline. Growth resumed in the following years, reaching 6 401 metric tons in 2021, 6 567 metric tons in 2022, and peaking at 6 625 metric tons in 2023.

The market structure in Djibouti is characterized by price-sensitive consumers who primarily purchase meat from local markets, and a heavy reliance on imported supplies to meet domestic demand. Global factors such as regional availability of buffalo meat can influence prices and accessibility, contributing to the market's dynamics.

Production beef and buffalo meat in Djibouti

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Top producers of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

After two consecutive years of growth, beef and buffalo meat production in Djibouti declined. In 2020, production remained stable at 6 169 tonnes compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 2.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 6 201 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 1.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Djibouti in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports beef and buffalo meat from Djibouti

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In 2020, Djibouti exported 4.5 tonnes of beef and buffalo meat, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 413.5%, representing an average annual growth rate of 72.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Djibouti in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland and Spain dominated Djibouti's beef and buffalo meat exports in volume terms, together accounting for 100% of total shipments.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Djibouti in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Djibouti's beef and buffalo meat exports reached $41.1 thousand in 2020, showing minimal change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 478.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 79.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Djibouti in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland and Spain accounted for virtually all of Djibouti's beef and buffalo meat export value, together representing 100% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Djibouti in value, 2017-2020

Imports beef and buffalo meat to Djibouti

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Import volumes showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest point was recorded in 2018 at 58.9 tonnes, while imports peaked in 2019 at 159.3 tonnes - a 2.7-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, imports declined to 120.2 tonnes, representing a substantial 24.6% decrease from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 42.8%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019 at 170.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Djibouti in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Arab Emirates (35.9% of import volume), Oman (21.4%), and France (17.3%) were the main sources of Djibouti's beef and buffalo meat imports, together accounting for 74.5% of total volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Djibouti in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Beef and buffalo meat import value increased for the second consecutive year in Djibouti. In 2020, imports reached $667.9 thousand, up 7.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 16.9%, equivalent to an average annual increase of 5.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $403.4 thousand, which also saw the largest decline at 29.4%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 53.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Djibouti in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates (38.9% of import value), France (21.9%), and Paraguay (16.3%) accounted for the largest shares of Djibouti's beef and buffalo meat imports by value, together comprising 77.1% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Djibouti in value, 2017-2020