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Beef, sheep or goat fat market in Eastern Africa

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Africa" region includes following countries:

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market for beef, sheep, and goat fat in Eastern Africa saw significant fluctuations. It expanded to 119.2 thousand tons in 2019, a growth supported by high import volumes linked to persistent trade deficits in the region's animal products trade. This increase was reversed in 2020 when the market volume fell to 115.0 thousand tons, primarily due to outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease which adversely affected livestock health and fat production.

The market entered a phase of relative stabilization from 2021 to 2022, with volumes hovering between 113.3 and 115.5 thousand tons. The period was marked by challenges such as livestock export restrictions imposed due to international sanitary standards, which constrained production incentives for farmers.

A notable recovery occurred in 2023, with market volume climbing to 122.9 thousand tons. This growth was driven by government interventions in the animal feed sector, including the launch of county-level strategies aimed at improving feed supply and livestock productivity, which directly supported higher fat production.

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 Eastern Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Africa in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  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, sheep or goat fat in Eastern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Beef, sheep, and goat fat production in Eastern Africa declined after two years of growth. In 2020, production reached 108.9 K t, marking a slight year-on-year decrease of 2.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 7.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 111.9 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 8.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	8.6%	(2.7%)	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef, sheep or goat fat from Eastern Africa

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes peaked in 2018 and then fell to their lowest point in 2020, representing a 12.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, beef, sheep, and goat fat deliveries from Eastern Africa totaled 0.3 t, reflecting a sharp increase of 436.6% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	436.6%	n/a	n/a	(24.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Oman, France, and Ghana were the leading destinations for beef, sheep, and goat fat exports from Eastern Africa. Oman accounted for 6.4% of exports in kind, France for 4.1%, and Ghana for 3.3%. Together, these three countries represented 13.8% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Export values reached their highest point in 2018 and then dropped to their lowest in 2020, showing a 7.6-fold difference. In 2020, beef, sheep, and goat fat deliveries from Eastern Africa amounted to 0.4 K $ US, representing a significant increase of 160.3% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	160.3%	n/a	n/a	(30.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Oman, France, and Ghana remained the key partners for beef, sheep, and goat fat exports in value terms. Oman accounted for 17.6% of export value, France for 8.7%, and Ghana for 7.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 34.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beef, sheep or goat fat to Eastern Africa

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, imports of beef, sheep, and goat fat into Eastern Africa declined. In 2020, import volume was recorded at 6 150 t, which is 15.2% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 27.5%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 8.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 249 t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 32.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.4%	32.5%	(15.2%)	8.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa remained the dominant source for beef, sheep, and goat fat imports into Eastern Africa, accounting for 79.4% of total import flows. The remaining imports were distributed across various other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Eastern Africa imported 3 717 K $ US worth of beef, sheep, and goat fat, representing a 14.4% increase from 2019. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 3 250 K $ US, while the highest was in 2018 at 4 291 K $ US. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 24.3%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 17.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.1%	(24.3%)	14.4%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, South Africa accounted for 70.2% of the total import value of beef, sheep, and goat fat into Eastern Africa. The remaining imports were spread across multiple smaller trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io