Chicken meat and offal market in Benin

Earlier Report Observations

The chicken meat and offal market in Benin remained heavily reliant on imports, which accounted for the bulk of supply. Market volume grew from 74 672 tons in 2018 to 78 511 tons in 2019, supported by ongoing imports despite limited local production. However, in 2020, market size contracted sharply to 59 534 tons as both imports and domestic production declined.

From 2021, market volume recovered and expanded, reaching 98 315 tons by 2023. This growth was driven by increasing consumption, which raised import volumes to over 85 000 tons annually. During this period, the government initiated support measures such as subsidizing day-old chicks and launching a regional market integration program to strengthen the local poultry sector, but these had limited immediate impact on total market size.

In 2023, modern poultry production increased by 15%, and the government prepared a ban on frozen chicken imports set for December 2024 to reduce dependency on foreign supplies. The announcement influenced market dynamics, with import volumes beginning to adjust in 2024. Infrastructure projects like modern slaughterhouses and cold chains were planned to improve local meat handling and distribution.

Production chicken meat and offal in Benin

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Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Benin's chicken meat and offal production experienced a two-year period of growth before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 15 027 tonnes. However, in 2020, it fell sharply to 9 793 tonnes, representing a significant 34.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, overall production dropped by 30.6%, with an average annual decline of 11.5%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 3.2%.

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

Exports chicken meat and offal from Benin

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Benin's exports of chicken meat and offal showed notable fluctuations. In 2018, exports peaked at 15 199 tonnes, marking a 21.0% increase from the previous year. However, in 2019, exports fell sharply to 10 147 tonnes, a 33.2% decrease compared to 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, total exports declined by 19.2%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 6.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Benin's exports of chicken meat and offal were almost entirely directed to Nigeria, which accounted for 100.0% of the total export volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of Benin's chicken meat and offal exports exhibited considerable volatility during this period. In 2018, exports reached their highest point at 26 095 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 40.0% increase from the previous year. However, in 2019, export value dropped to 17 893 thousand US dollars, a 31.4% decline compared to 2018. Overall, from the peak in 2018 to the low in 2019, export value decreased by 1.5 times.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Benin's exports of chicken meat and offal in value terms were highly concentrated, with Nigeria accounting for 100.0% of the total export value.

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

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

Imports chicken meat and offal to Benin

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Benin's imports of chicken meat and offal declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports reached their maximum at 75 310 tonnes, showing a 6.4% increase from the previous year. However, by 2020, imports had fallen to 49 740 tonnes, a sharp 32.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, total imports decreased by 29.7%, with an average annual decline of 11.1%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Benin's imports of chicken meat and offal in volume terms were relatively balanced rather than concentrated on a few partners. France accounted for 15.5% of imports, the United Kingdom for 14.2%, and the Netherlands for 12.4%. Together, these three countries represented 42.0% of total imports, while many other countries made up the remaining 58.0%.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Benin's imports of chicken meat and offal in value terms also declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, import value peaked at 71 055 thousand US dollars, marking a 12.9% increase from the previous year. However, in 2020, import value dropped to 43 985 thousand US dollars, a steep 33.6% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, total import value fell by 30.1%, with an average annual decline of 11.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Benin's imports of chicken meat and offal in value terms showed a balanced partner structure. France contributed 15.3% of the import value, the United Kingdom 14.2%, and the Netherlands 12.4%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 41.9% of total imports, with the remaining 58.1% coming from various other countries.

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

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