Lard and poultry fats market in Sub-Saharan Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for pig and poultry fats in Sub-Saharan Africa grew consistently from 13 493 tons in 2018 to 16 326 tons in 2021. It then surged sharply to 22 495 tons in 2022 before contracting to 16 329 tons in 2023.

In 2024, Ghana's government launched the 'Rearing for Food and Jobs' program to boost pig and poultry production, while the National Service Authority developed the Papao Poultry Farm as a center for production and training. New investments included Koudijs building a compound animal feed factory, and industry activity focused on providing specialized feeds and promoting local production to reduce import dependency.

Production lard and poultry fats in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Top producers of lard and poultry fats, 2017-2020

World map of production of lard and poultry fats, 2017-2020

Sub-Saharan Africa's production of lard and poultry fats has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 14,146 tons, marking a modest 9.5% rise compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 2.1%, which translates to an average annual increase of 0.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 12,597 tons, with the largest decline of 9.1% also occurring that year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Sub-Saharan Africa's production of lard and poultry fats has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 17,980 thousand US dollars, representing a significant increase of 21.5% over 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 20.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 6.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 14,640 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 1.8% also taking place that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports lard and poultry fats from Sub-Saharan Africa

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The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2019, with a 4.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa exported 159 tons of lard and poultry fats, which is a substantial increase of 149.5% compared to 2019. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 64 tons, with the largest decline of 65.0% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Belgium were the core markets for exports in volume terms, together accounting for 6.3% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Export values peaked in 2017 and bottomed out in 2019, with a 4.2-fold difference. In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa exported lard and poultry fats worth 202 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 176.8% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 73 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 65.4% also occurring that year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and Belgium remained the key destinations for exports in value terms, jointly representing 9.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports lard and poultry fats to Sub-Saharan Africa

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After two years of growth, imports of lard and poultry fats into Sub-Saharan Africa declined. In 2020, imports totaled 1,310 tons, showing a limited reduction of 8.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 65.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 18.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,434 tons, with the largest increase of 36.1% occurring in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure in volume terms was dominated by France, which absorbed 72.4% of total flows, while numerous other partners played minor roles.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of lard and poultry fats into Sub-Saharan Africa have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1,204 thousand US dollars, reflecting a slight advance of 1.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 47.3%, equating to an average annual rate of 13.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France remained the primary source for lard and poultry fats imports into Sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for 73.8% of total imports in value terms, while other destinations were much less significant.

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

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