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

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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 market for extracts and juices of meat, fish and aquatic invertebrates in Eastern Africa showed a pattern of fluctuation with overall growth from 887 tons in 2018 to 952 tons in 2023. After rising to 917 tons in 2019, volume contracted to 877 tons in 2020. A strong recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market to 935 tons, before a moderate dip to 897 tons in 2022. The market expanded again in 2023, reaching 952 tons.

By 2024, the sector was influenced by several key developments. Government initiatives and state-owned companies, particularly in Tanzania and Kenya, supported aquaculture expansion, including the establishment of semi-commercial marine hatcheries in Zanzibar through international partnerships. New players entered the market, contributing to a significant increase in fish fingerling production. Consumer preferences continued shifting towards fish and aquatic products due to greater health and nutritional awareness, while efforts to translate trade standards into local languages aimed to improve market access and compliance in Uganda.

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. 4.2. 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, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 extracts and juices of meat, fish and aquatic invertebrates in Eastern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Eastern Africa's production of extracts and juices of meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates saw a decline after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 906.1 t, marking a 3.6% increase from the previous year. However, by 2020, output had fallen to 871.2 t, representing a moderate decrease of 3.8% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.5%	3.6%	(3.8%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Exports in kind, kg

The export market for these products showed significant volatility during this period. Volumes hit their lowest point in 2018 before surging to a maximum of 500 kg in 2019, a remarkable 250-fold increase. In 2020, exports from Eastern Africa dropped sharply to 120 kg, down 76.0% from the previous year. The most dramatic growth occurred in 2019, with exports skyrocketing by 24 900.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	24 900.0%	(76.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export market was highly concentrated, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo accounting for 99.7% of all exports in volume terms.

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, $ US

Eastern Africa's exports of extracts and juices of meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates in value terms grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 289 US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 414.4% compared to 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, exports surged by 1 102.2%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 129.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	133.7%	414.4%	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was the dominant market for these exports in value terms, representing 93.5% 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 extracts and juices of meat, fish and aquatic invertebrates to Eastern Africa

Imports in kind, kg

Imports of extracts and juices of meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates into Eastern Africa declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, import volume stood at 5 709 kg, marking a sharp drop of 49.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports fell by 63.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -28.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.5%)	(10.2%)	(49.0%)	(28.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China and Malaysia were the leading suppliers in volume terms, together accounting for 81.4% of total imports, while the remainder was distributed among other countries.

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, $ US

Eastern Africa's imports of extracts and juices of meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates in value terms decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 12 172 US dollars, reflecting a significant decline of 47.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 59.1%, equivalent to an annualized decrease of 25.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.8%)	(5.7%)	(47.2%)	(25.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, China (41.4% of imports in value terms), Malaysia (30.8%), and France (10.8%) were the main suppliers to Eastern Africa, collectively making up 82.9% of total import value.

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