Chicken meat and offal market in Côte d'Ivoire

Earlier Report Observations

The Ivorian chicken meat and offal market volume grew from 71 600 t in 2018 to 75 900 t in 2020, supported by state-owned SIPRA's investments in modern hatcheries and maize production for animal feed, alongside private players like Coqivoire and FOANI operating certified slaughterhouses with refrigerated distribution. The 2019 entry of new producer Poulet Prestige, introducing hybrid breeds and an innovative rural distribution model, further stimulated local production.

Market volume surged to 89 900 t in 2021 and 132 700 t in 2022, driven by the industry's adaptation to COVID-19 supply chain disruptions through increased local maize cultivation, coupled with ongoing investments in slaughterhouse upgrades and cold chain logistics to meet stricter government traceability and hygiene regulations. The emergence of new product segments, such as 100% poultry charcuterie, also contributed to demand growth.

By 2023, the market stabilized at 133 000 t following the rapid expansion, with earlier factors like the National Council for the Fight against High Cost of Living's price transparency measures and the development of enriched feed formulas helping to maintain market stability.

Production chicken meat and offal in Côte d'Ivoire

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Côte d'Ivoire's chicken meat and offal production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 75 430 tonnes, marking a modest increase of 1.8% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 29%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 8.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of chicken meat and offal production in Côte d'Ivoire reached 279.3 million US dollars, up 12.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 4.2%, averaging 1.4% per year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 248.0 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 305.1 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 18.7%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 13.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports chicken meat and offal from Côte d'Ivoire

Exports in kind, t

The export market displayed volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire exported 23.5 tonnes of chicken meat and offal, a substantial decrease of 23.5% from 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 36.5 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 132.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Congo and Israel were the two main destinations for exports in kind, accounting for 27.5% and 0.6% of total flows, respectively. Together, they represented 28.1% of all exports.

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

World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms showed volatility over the period. The minimum value was recorded in 2017 and the maximum in 2018, with a 2.2-fold variation between them. In 2020, exports of chicken meat and offal from Côte d'Ivoire amounted to 87.1 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant drop of 15.4% compared to the previous year. The highest value was in 2018 at 156.5 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline in 2019 at 34.2% and the largest increase in 2018 at 117.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Congo and Israel remained the key partner countries for exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 18.8% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020

Imports chicken meat and offal to Côte d'Ivoire

Imports in kind, t

The import market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Imports were at their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.7-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire imported 483.5 tonnes of chicken meat and offal, indicating a steep decline of 26.9% from 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 661.2 tonnes, with the largest increase in 2018 at 202.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, France, and the Netherlands formed the key group of partners for imports in kind to Côte d'Ivoire. Poland accounted for 47.3% of imports, France for 16.0%, and the Netherlands for 8.8%, together representing 72.1% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market in value terms showed signs of volatility over the period. The minimum value was in 2017 and the maximum in 2019, with a 3.1-fold variation. In 2020, imports of chicken meat and offal to Côte d'Ivoire totaled 793.2 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a significant reduction of 14.7% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 930.2 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase in 2018 at 146.5%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Poland, France, and Belgium stood out as the main markets for imports in value terms. Poland accounted for 35.8% of imports, France for 26.3%, and Belgium for 7.8%, together representing 70.0% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020