Extracts and juices of meat, fish and aquatic invertebrates market in Africa

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for extracts and juices of meat and aquatic invertebrates in Africa declined from 1 568 tons to 1 309 tons. The proposed Aquaculture Development Bill in South Africa, introduced in 2018, aimed to provide regulatory support and enhance aquatic animal health services, which could have helped maintain sector activity initially despite the overall contraction.

The market rebounded to 1 517 tons in 2021 before dipping to 1 424 tons in 2022. The publication of the South African National Standard SANS 3091 in August 2022 set comprehensive guidelines for the handling and quality of chilled finfish and seafood, likely requiring operational adjustments across processors that temporarily affected supply and contributed to the lower volume that year.

By 2023, market volume recovered to 1 551 tons, nearly reaching the 2018 level. This increase was supported by a rise in imports, which more than doubled from the previous year, indicating stronger external supply flows into the region.

Production extracts and juices of meat, fish and aquatic invertebrates in Africa

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Top producers of extracts and juices of meat, fish and aquatic invertebrates, 2017-2020

World map of production of extracts and juices of meat, fish and aquatic invertebrates, 2017-2020

Africa's production of extracts and juices from meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the continent produced 1,221 tonnes, showing a moderate decrease of 5.4% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 27.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 10.3%.

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Exports extracts and juices of meat, fish and aquatic invertebrates from Africa

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The export market for these products showed significant volatility over the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 6.4 tonnes, a sharp drop of 64.9% from 2019. In contrast, the peak was recorded in 2018 at 205.8 tonnes, representing an 89.7% increase from the previous year. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, with a 91.2% decrease. Overall, exports fluctuated dramatically, changing by 32 times from the 2018 peak to the 2020 trough.

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From 2017 to 2020, the main importers of Africa's extracts and juices of meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates were Italy, the United States, and India. Italy accounted for 2.1% of exports in kind, the United States for 0.8%, and India for 0.6%. Together, these three countries represented 3.5% of total exports in kind during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Africa's export value for extracts and juices of meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates has also declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports amounted to 27,000 US dollars, marking a significant decrease of 44.4% compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports plummeted by 98.9%, with an average annual decline of 78.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the key partners in terms of export value were India, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates. India contributed 2.7% of exports in value terms, Italy 2.5%, and the United Arab Emirates 0.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 5.9% of total export flows during this timeframe.

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

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

Imports extracts and juices of meat, fish and aquatic invertebrates to Africa

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Africa's imports of extracts and juices of meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates in kind have decreased for the third year running. In 2020, import volume stood at 94.4 tonnes, reflecting a slight decline of 5.3% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 82.2%, equivalent to an average annual decrease of 43.8%.

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Over the 2017–2020 period, Africa's imports in kind of these products were sourced from a diverse range of countries. The top contributors were Special Categories with 18.3% of imports in kind, Thailand with 2.7%, and China with 1.6%. Together, these three sources made up 22.6% of total import flows, indicating a fragmented supply base.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Africa's imports of extracts and juices of meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates in value terms saw an increase in 2020. Imports totaled 544,000 US dollars, rising by 37.7% compared to 2019. However, over the full period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 69.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -32.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 544,000 US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 66.4%.

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

The composition of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was highly dispersed. Special Categories led with 19.9% of imports in value terms, followed by Belgium at 6.3%, and Italy at 1.9%. These three together accounted for just 28.1% of total flows, while the remaining 71.9% was distributed among numerous other countries, highlighting a broad and varied import landscape.

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

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