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Beef and buffalo meat market in Niger

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The volume of beef and buffalo meat traded in Niger fluctuated between 2018 and 2021, falling to 57 463 tons in 2019 before rising steadily to surpass 71 000 tons in 2021.

Market volume then plateaued near 71 400 tons through 2023. During these years, the government introduced reforms to public procurement rules and continued to confront widespread clandestine slaughter, which impacts market regulation and food safety.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Niger
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Niger in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Niger in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Niger in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Niger by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Niger in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Niger by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Niger in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Niger by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Niger in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Niger by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beef and buffalo meat in Niger

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Niger produced 57 460 tonnes of beef and buffalo meat, marking the lowest output during the 2017-2020 period. The following year, production rebounded significantly, reaching 63 400 tonnes in 2020—a solid 10.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the entire four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 2.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(5.9%)	10.3%	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef and buffalo meat from Niger

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Niger in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria was the nearly exclusive buyer of beef and buffalo meat from Niger, accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Niger's export market for beef and buffalo meat in value terms was heavily concentrated, with Nigeria representing 100.0% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beef and buffalo meat to Niger

Imports in kind, kg

The import market for beef and buffalo meat in Niger displayed notable volatility from 2017 to 2020. In 2018, imports hit their lowest point at 200 kg, which was a sharp 94.7% decline from the previous year. The following year, 2019, saw a dramatic rebound with the largest increase of 1 372.5%. By 2020, imports totalled 1 831 kg, representing a significant 37.8% decrease year-over-year. The peak was recorded in 2017, creating a 19-fold difference compared to the low in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(94.7%)	1 372.5%	(37.8%)	(21.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and France were the key partners for Niger's beef and buffalo meat imports in volume terms. Together, they accounted for 97.7% of total imports, with the United Arab Emirates leading at 43.1%, followed by Turkey at 32.6%, and France at 22.0%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Niger's beef and buffalo meat import market in value terms experienced considerable volatility between 2017 and 2020. In 2018, imports reached their minimum at 126 US dollars, plummeting by 99.5% from the year before. The following year, 2019, witnessed the largest surge with an increase of 18 494.6%. By 2020, imports rose to 25 665 US dollars, up 9.6% compared to 2019. The market peaked in 2017, showing a 218-fold amplitude between the high and low points.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.5%)	18 494.6%	9.6%	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United Arab Emirates, France, and Turkey dominated Niger's beef and buffalo meat imports in value terms, collectively representing 99.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io