Chicken meat and offal market in Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the chicken meat market in Samoa expanded by 6.9% to 17.7 thousand tonnes, driven primarily by increased imports which reached 17.4 thousand tonnes in 2019. This growth occurred despite rising meat import prices, indicating robust domestic demand. A sharp contraction in exports, falling by over 90% in 2019, freed up additional supply for the local market, although the export volume was relatively small compared to imports.

The market contracted by 17.8% in 2020 to 14.5 thousand tonnes, but rebounded strongly in 2021 with a 39.3% surge to a peak of 20.2 thousand tonnes. While specific factors for these movements are not detailed in available sources, the volatility highlights the market's sensitivity to external conditions. Subsequently, volumes declined by 4.5% in 2022 and 24.2% in 2023, bringing the market size to 14.6 thousand tonnes.

By 2024, imports recovered to 19.1 thousand tonnes, suggesting a partial market recovery. Samoa's chicken meat consumption remains among the highest per capita globally, exceeding 60 kg per person annually, which underpins steady demand. Global trends such as growing consumer preference for poultry due to health benefits and advancements in cold chain infrastructure also support the market's long-term dynamics.

Production chicken meat and offal in Samoa

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

Samoa's chicken meat and offal production rebounded after two consecutive years of decline. In 2020, production reached 337.2 t, marking a 10.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 15.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 5.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 304.0 t, when output dropped by 19.9% year-over-year.

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

Exports chicken meat and offal from Samoa

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of chicken meat and offal from Samoa showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest point occurred in 2017, while exports peaked in 2018, creating a 64-fold difference between these two years. In 2019, exports amounted to just 15 t, representing a dramatic 97.0% decrease compared to 2018. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 504 t, when exports surged by an extraordinary 6,276.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Samoa's chicken meat and offal exports went exclusively to Tokelau, which accounted for 100.0% of all exports in volume terms.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values for chicken meat and offal from Samoa exhibited considerable fluctuation during these years. The market reached its lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 63-fold difference between these two years. In 2019, export value stood at 108 K $ US, reflecting a substantial 92.9% decrease from 2018. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 1 522 K $ US, when values increased by a remarkable 6,161.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Samoa's export market in value terms was extremely concentrated, with Tokelau accounting for 100.0% of all export flows.

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

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

Imports chicken meat and offal to Samoa

Imports in kind, t

After increasing for two consecutive years, Samoa's chicken meat and offal import volumes declined. In 2020, imports totaled 14 169 t, representing an 18.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 6%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 2.1%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 17 362 t, following a 10.4% increase in 2018.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, the United States served as Samoa's primary source for chicken meat and offal imports, accounting for 95.0% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Samoa's chicken meat and offal import value reached 10 838 K $ US, marking a significant 33.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values declined by 38.9%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 15.1%. The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2019 at 3.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Samoa's import market in value terms was highly concentrated, with the United States alone responsible for 94.7% of all import flows.

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

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