Chicken meat and offal market in Senegal

Earlier Report Observations

The Senegalese chicken meat and offal market volume grew steadily from 105 000 t in 2018 to 142 000 t in 2022, driven by the robust development of the local poultry sector. This expansion was supported by rising urban and peri-urban demand, continuous growth in industrial and traditional poultry farming since 2005, and increased production of key inputs like chicks and feed.

The market's growth was further reinforced after 2021 by the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, which encouraged regional trade integration. The entry of new players investing in modern, integrated farms and the tightening of sanitary regulations and labeling norms for better traceability and food safety also contributed to boosting production volumes during this period.

By 2023, the market volume stabilized at 144 000 t, reflecting a balance where sufficient local supply met domestic demand, as confirmed by industry bodies ahead of major holidays. While regional imports of frozen chicken influenced consumption patterns, the focus remained on enhancing the quality and traceability of Senegalese products to maintain competitiveness.

Production chicken meat and offal in Senegal

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

Senegal's chicken meat and offal production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 121.8 thousand tons, marking a moderate 4.6% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 28.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 8.6%.

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

Exports chicken meat and offal from Senegal

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a 6.4-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Senegal's chicken meat and offal exports totaled 4,876 kg, representing a sharp decline of 84.5% compared to the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 31,383 kg, which also saw the largest increase of 323.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Senegal in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, two countries—Bunkers and Spain—accounted for the majority of Senegal's chicken meat and offal exports by volume, while other markets played smaller individual roles.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values experienced noticeable fluctuations over this period. The lowest point occurred in 2020, with the peak in 2019, showing an 11-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Senegal's chicken meat and offal exports were valued at 12.1 thousand US dollars, a sharp decrease of 90.9% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 134.2 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 238.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Bunkers was the primary destination for Senegal's chicken meat and offal exports by value, making up 76.2% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail of smaller partners.

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

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

Imports chicken meat and offal to Senegal

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes displayed volatility during the observed period. The lowest point was in 2019, with the peak in 2018, showing an 11.5-fold difference. In 2020, Senegal's chicken meat and offal imports stood at 14,315 kg, a substantial increase of 426.5% compared to the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 2,719 kg, while the maximum was in 2018 at 31,392 kg. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 91.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, France dominated Senegal's chicken meat and offal imports by volume, accounting for 81.2% of total flows, with other markets making up a fragmented tail.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values showed an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. The trough was in 2019, with the peak in 2018, resulting in a 13.7-fold gap. In 2020, Senegal's chicken meat and offal imports amounted to 29.7 thousand US dollars, a steep increase of 140.0% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 12.4 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 169.7 thousand US dollars. The largest decline happened in 2019, falling by 92.7%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 254.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France was the key partner for Senegal's chicken meat and offal imports by value, representing 94.5% of total flows.

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

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