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Chicken meat and offal market in Eastern Africa

Release date: Mar 27, 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

The chicken meat and offal market in Eastern Africa saw its volume decline from 984 thousand tons in 2018 to 924 thousand tons in 2019 before entering a period of sustained growth. The earlier high level of production was underpinned by abundant livestock resources in Ethiopia, home to over 57 million poultry, and a growing urban population with rising affluence which increased demand.

Market volume recovered steadily after 2019, reaching 1 122 thousand tons by 2023. This expansion coincided with concerted efforts to assess and improve biosecurity practices on commercial poultry farms in Ethiopia, a move that helped bolster production efficiency and output.

By 2024, the regional market was characterized by significant modernization and shifting dynamics. In Uganda, the operation of an ISO-certified automated abattoir processing over 90 000 birds weekly indicated industry advancement, while consumer preferences shifted towards healthier, organic local chicken. Concurrently, markets faced challenges including high production costs in Kenya and increased imports of frozen chicken, prompting government scrutiny.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 chicken meat and offal in Eastern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In Eastern Africa, chicken meat and offal production reached 877.8 thousand tonnes in 2020, showing a 1.3% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 945.7 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 11.9%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant decline, with production dropping by 8.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.9%	(8.3%)	1.3%	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Eastern Africa's chicken meat and offal production value declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 156 million US dollars, a decrease of 3.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 15.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.5%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 1 423 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 3.8%. The most substantial decline was in 2019, with a drop of 15.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	(15.8%)	(3.5%)	(5.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chicken meat and offal from Eastern Africa

Exports in kind, t

Chicken meat and offal exports from Eastern Africa increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 10 542 tonnes, up 5.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 535.6%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 85.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	115.2%	179.3%	5.7%	85.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was the dominant player in exports by volume, accounting for 83.0% of total 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

Eastern Africa's chicken meat and offal export value rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value stood at 13 887 thousand US dollars, marking a 0.8% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 415.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 72.8%.

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	99.5%	156.5%	0.8%	72.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Benin led the export structure in value terms, together accounting for 75.0% of total 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 chicken meat and offal to Eastern Africa

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Eastern Africa's chicken meat and offal import volume was 65 157 tonnes, a decrease of 3.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports declined by 12.9%, averaging an annual decrease of 4.5%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 41 644 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 44.3%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase, with imports rising by 61.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(44.3%)	61.6%	(3.2%)	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports by volume was highly diversified. Brazil, the United States, and the Netherlands accounted for 21.7%, 9.7%, and 9.5% of imports, respectively, totaling only 40.9% of total flows. The remaining 59.1% came from a wide range of smaller 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

After two years of growth, chicken meat and offal import value in Eastern Africa declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 70 630 thousand US dollars, down 0.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 46.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 71 052 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 45.0%.

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	1.5%	45.0%	(0.6%)	13.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for chicken meat and offal imports in value terms to Eastern Africa was quite broad. Brazil, South Africa, and the Netherlands represented 21.8%, 10.0%, and 9.5% of imports, respectively, together making up only 41.3% of total flows.

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