Chicken meat and offal market in Mozambique

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for chicken meat and offal in Mozambique expanded from 108.8 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 196.8 thousand tonnes in 2023. This sustained growth was primarily driven by a sharp increase in domestic production, which rose from 98.0 thousand tonnes to 152.8 thousand tonnes over the period. The expansion of poultry farms and a rising number of poultry farmers, supported by Mozambique's position as the second-largest producer in the SADC region, fueled this production surge from the outset.

Government policies played a key role in stimulating local supply and shaping market dynamics. In 2019, authorities announced a temporary suspension of chicken meat imports from Brazil to protect the domestic market, a measure that remained in place in subsequent years. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further accelerated the focus on self-sufficiency, with local producers meeting 70% of demand aided by government incentives. These efforts culminated in 2021 when Mozambique achieved self-sufficiency, with production covering 98% of national consumption during the festive season after poultry farmers intensified supply following a direct government request.

Continued private investment and regulatory measures supported the market's expansion post-self-sufficiency. In 2022, new private investments like the Novos Horizontes Moçambique project added 75 tonnes per week of processing capacity, while the introduction of the D2 license for animal product movement strengthened sanitary controls. The temporary import suspension from Brazil continued to protect the domestic industry, and ongoing sector investments, including a $330 million livestock plan and the 2024 launch of the FEPRO feed brand, provided a foundation for further growth despite challenges such as avian influenza control.

Production chicken meat and offal in Mozambique

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Mozambique's chicken meat and offal production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 120.1 K t, marking an 11.1% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 35%, which translates to an annualized rate of 10.5%.

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

Exports chicken meat and offal from Mozambique

Exports in kind, t

Mozambique's exports of chicken meat and offal have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 6 t, showing a sharp increase of 45.3% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 1 479.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 150.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated Mozambique's chicken meat and offal exports. The Marshall Islands accounted for 13.6% of exports in kind, South Africa for 12.7%, and Denmark for 8.6%, together making up only 35.0% of the total. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Mozambique's chicken meat and offal exports in value terms have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 46 K $ US, an 88.0% increase over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 2 529%, equating to an annualized rate of 197.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mozambique's buyers for chicken meat and offal in value terms were diverse. The Marshall Islands contributed 18.3% of exports, Liberia 12.2%, and Germany 10.9%, together representing only 41.4% of the total. Many other countries had smaller but notable shares.

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

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

Imports chicken meat and offal to Mozambique

Imports in kind, t

The market showed volatility during this period. Imports dropped to their lowest point in 2018 at 10 834 t and peaked in 2017, with a fourfold difference between these years. In 2020, imports were recorded at 27 438 t, a sharp uptick of 25.4% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 74.8%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 101.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Poland, and the Netherlands were the key partners for Mozambique's chicken meat and offal imports in kind. Brazil accounted for 24.0% of imports, Poland for 20.2%, and the Netherlands for 9.3%, jointly representing 53.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Mozambique's chicken meat and offal imports in value terms have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 22 908 K $ US, up by 49.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 181.8%, with an annualized rate of 41.2%.

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

Over 2017–2020, Brazil, Poland, and South Africa made the biggest contributions to Mozambique's chicken meat and offal imports in value terms. Brazil accounted for 24.2% of imports, Poland for 15.7%, and South Africa for 12.5%, together representing 52.4% of total flows.

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

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