Pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat market in Sub-Saharan Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for pig fat in Sub-Saharan Africa started from a livestock base of about 40.5 million pigs, though actual meat output was relatively low. Between 2019 and 2020, market volume experienced a mild decline, influenced by persistent limitations in refrigerated transport infrastructure and the COVID-19 pandemic's disruption of food supply chains, which temporarily boosted demand for frozen products to cope with logistical challenges.

From 2021 onward, continuous investment in cold-chain logistics in urban areas and a sustained consumer preference for fresh, quality meat products supported a steady recovery in physical consumption. This trend drove market volume up from 120.7 thousand tons in 2021 to 129.0 thousand tons in 2023.

In value terms, the market's worth contracted over the period, falling from $303.9 million in 2018 to $239.8 million in 2023. This occurred amid global price and supply chain fluctuations noted in 2022, which affected costs even as physical volumes expanded.

Production pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in Sub-Saharan Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, 2017-2020

World map of production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, 2017-2020

Production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in Sub-Saharan Africa declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 112.2 thousand tons, marking a slight decrease of 1.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 115.3 thousand tons, which represented a significant increase of 7.8% that year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in Sub-Saharan Africa was valued at 275.2 million US dollars, showing a solid increase of 15.1% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 10.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 239.1 million US dollars, which saw a decline of 20.6%. In contrast, 2018 reached the peak value of 301.1 million US dollars, with a substantial increase of 21.0%.

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

Exports pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from Sub-Saharan Africa

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The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. From 2017 to 2018, exports showed a peak-to-trough amplitude of 4.5 times. In 2020, shipments of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from Sub-Saharan Africa to abroad totaled 118 tons, a decrease of 23.3% compared to 2019. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 56 tons, which marked a sharp decline of 77.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with exports surging by 174.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Brazil, and Special Categories were the leading destinations for exports in kind. Spain accounted for 7.3% of exports, Brazil for 0.9%, and Special Categories for 0.6%. Together, these three destinations represented 8.7% of total export 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

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The highest export value was recorded in 2017, while the lowest was in 2018, reflecting a 4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 289 thousand US dollars, down by 10.3% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was in 2018 at 146 thousand US dollars, which saw a decline of 74.9%. The largest increase was in 2019, with exports rising by 120.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Spain, Brazil, and the United Arab Emirates formed the core group of markets for exports in value terms. Spain represented 3.2% of exports, Brazil 2.1%, and the United Arab Emirates 0.8%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 6.0% of total export 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 pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to Sub-Saharan Africa

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Imports of foreign pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat into Sub-Saharan Africa increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported a total of 4 872 tons, which is 10.9% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 20.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.5%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 221 tons, which saw a decline of 20.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with imports rising by 36.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Spain, and France were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of imports in kind. Germany accounted for 32.8% of imports, Spain for 29.3%, and France for 9.9%. Together, these three countries represented 71.9% of total import flows.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2018, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the volume of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat imports into Sub-Saharan Africa came to 4 698 thousand US dollars, which is 7.3% less than the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 880 thousand US dollars, marking a decline of 21.4%. The maximum value was in 2019 at 5 069 thousand US dollars, with a significant increase of 76.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Spain, Germany, and France formed the key group of partners for imports in value terms. Spain accounted for 27.6% of imports, Germany for 26.0%, and France for 12.7%. Jointly, these three partners represented 66.2% of total import flows.

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