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Pig offal market in Africa

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

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

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

The market for edible pig offal in Africa displayed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 810.5 million USD in 2018, market size expanded to 947.8 million USD the following year. However, 2020 brought a sharp contraction to 767.3 million USD, nearly erasing the previous gains.

The market rebounded strongly in 2021, reaching a period high of 1 033.4 million USD. This peak was short-lived, as size fell back to 762.9 million USD in 2022. A partial recovery occurred in 2023, with the market climbing to 863.7 million USD, leaving it above the 2018 level but below the 2019 and 2021 highs.

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 value
    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 Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Africa in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 pig offal in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pig offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pig offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In Africa, pig offal production reached 110.2 thousand tonnes in 2020, marking a 1.7% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 9.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 1.3%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018, with a 9.2% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.2%	(1.3%)	1.7%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of pig offal production in Africa stood at 621.0 million US dollars in 2020, representing a sharp decline of 12.6% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 558.1 million US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 710.2 million US dollars. The largest increase in value was observed in 2019, with a 27.3% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.3%)	27.3%	(12.6%)	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pig offal from Africa

Exports in kind, K t

Following two consecutive years of decline, pig offal exports from Africa rebounded in 2020. Exports totaled 21.6 thousand tonnes, reflecting a 19.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 9.3%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 18.1 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.2%)	(4.4%)	19.5%	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for African pig offal exports were France, Spain, and Italy, accounting for 28.4%, 12.5%, and 12.4% of total export volume, respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 53.2% of all exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Pig offal exports from Africa increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 121.6 million US dollars, a 2.7% rise from 2019. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018 at 96.1 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 22.3%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a 23.3% growth.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.3%)	23.3%	2.7%	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, France, Spain, and the Netherlands were the leading markets for African pig offal exports in value terms, accounting for 45.5%, 12.7%, and 10.6% of total export value, respectively. Collectively, these three countries represented 68.8% of all export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pig offal to Africa

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, pig offal imports into Africa declined in 2020. Imports totaled 101.4 thousand tonnes, a sharp reduction of 40.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 11.4%, with an average annual decline of 4.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 169.6 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 38.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.0%	38.5%	(40.2%)	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Argentina, and the United States were the largest suppliers of pig offal to Africa in volume terms, accounting for 22.5%, 17.2%, and 10.6% of total imports, respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 50.2% of all import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Following two years of growth, pig offal imports into Africa fell in 2020. Imports amounted to approximately 267.9 million US dollars, a decline of 24.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 13.1%, with an average annual decline of 4.6%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 356.1 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 13.0% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.0%	2.2%	(24.8%)	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, pig offal imports into Africa were sourced from a diverse range of markets. Even the largest suppliers—China, Brazil, and New Zealand—collectively accounted for only 42.2% of total import value, highlighting the fragmented nature of the import market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io