Beef, sheep or goat fat market in Middle Africa

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market for beef, sheep, and goat fat in Central Africa showed steady growth, with production increasing from 33 799 t to 39 712 t and total market volume rising from 33 840 t to 39 764 t. This expansion accelerated notably after 2020, supported by minimal import activity, indicating that domestic output was the primary source of supply.

In the latter part of the period, the market's growth was reinforced by rising demand linked to urbanization and evolving dietary patterns across sub-Saharan Africa, which boosted consumption of animal fats. Concurrently, state initiatives such as the national livestock transformation plan, launched in 2019 across several West and Central African countries, contributed to modernizing the sector and elevating production. Local and state-owned companies expanded their role by investing in sustainable processes, aligning with consumer preferences for traditional products and meeting higher standards for traceability and quality.

Production beef, sheep or goat fat in Middle Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

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

In 2019, Middle Africa's production of beef, sheep, or goat fat experienced its largest decline of 1.4%. However, production rebounded in 2020, reaching 34,476 tonnes and marking a modest 3.4% increase from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.0%. The most significant increase during this timeframe occurred in 2018, with a rise of 4.0%.

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

Exports beef, sheep or goat fat from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, kg

In 2019, Middle Africa's exports of beef, sheep, or goat fat amounted to 579 kilograms, showing relative stability compared to 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, exports surged dramatically by 28,839.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 561.5%.

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

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

In 2019, the value of beef, sheep, or goat fat exports from Middle Africa totaled 576 US dollars, remaining broadly stable compared to 2018. From 2017 to 2019, export values increased by 1,213%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 135.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Antigua and Barbuda consistently held the top position as the leading buyer of beef, sheep, or goat fat from Middle Africa, accounting for 7.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports beef, sheep or goat fat to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes of beef, sheep, or goat fat into Middle Africa showed significant volatility between 2017 and 2020. In 2017, imports hit their lowest point, while they peaked in 2020 at 43,188 kilograms, representing a 69.1% increase from the previous year. The difference between these peak and trough years was substantial, with imports in 2020 being 23 times higher than in 2017. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 37.2%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018, soaring by 2,070.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands and Belgium dominated as the primary sources for imports of beef, sheep, or goat fat into Middle Africa in volume terms, jointly accounting for 83.8% of total imports. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

Import values of beef, sheep, or goat fat into Middle Africa exhibited notable volatility from 2017 to 2020. In 2017, imports reached their lowest point, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 31,618 US dollars, with imports in that year being 16 times higher than in 2017. In 2020, imports stood at 11,289 US dollars, showing a robust year-over-year increase of 19.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 70.0%, and the most significant increase happened in 2018, rising by 1,507.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands and Ireland served as the dominant destinations for imports of beef, sheep, or goat fat into Middle Africa in value terms, jointly capturing 80.3% of total import flows. The remaining share was attributed to other markets.

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

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