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Pork market in Northern Africa

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

Earlier Report Observations

The pork market in Northern Africa grew to a peak volume of 1 925 t in 2019, but then entered a period of gradual contraction, falling to 1 708 t by 2023. Over this period, domestic production initially expanded before declining from 2020 onward, while import volumes saw a significant and sustained reduction.

A key driver behind the market's decline was a growing consumer preference for red meat such as lamb and beef across the Middle East and North Africa region, which reduced demand for pork. This shift in consumption patterns was accompanied by strategic industry moves, including the acquisition of two processing plants in the MENA region by the major player JBS in 2022, signaling investment toward value-added meat products.

The market contraction continued into 2023, with regional pork production remaining stable amidst a global increase, reflecting the ongoing local demand constraints and the structural changes within the meat sector.

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 Northern Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 pork in Northern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Pork production in Northern Africa has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 1 690 tons of pork, representing a moderate increase of 4.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 25.9%, which translates to an annual growth rate of 8.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.6%	9.3%	4.2%	8.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, t

Pork exports from Northern Africa have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 26.0 tons, down by 58.5% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 75.2%, equivalent to an annual decline of 37.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.9%)	(5.2%)	(58.5%)	(37.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for pork exports from Northern Africa were Kuwait (39.3% of exports by volume), Angola (20.6%), and the United Arab Emirates (19.6%). Together, these three markets accounted for 79.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Pork exports from Northern Africa in monetary terms have decreased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 61 thousand US dollars, showing a significant contraction of 49.4% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 78.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -39.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.3%)	(45.3%)	(49.4%)	(39.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the largest shares of pork export value from Northern Africa went to Kuwait (40.1%), the United Arab Emirates (21.9%), and the United States (15.9%). Combined, these three countries made up 77.9% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pork to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, t

Pork imports into Northern Africa have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 230.6 tons, reflecting a sharp decrease of 36.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 69.9%, with a compound annual decline of 33.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(47.6%)	(9.1%)	(36.9%)	(33.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the leading sources of pork imports by volume into Northern Africa were Brazil (45.4%), Spain (20.7%), and France (8.3%). Together, these three countries supplied 74.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Pork imports into Northern Africa in value terms have dropped for the third year running. In 2020, imports were recorded at 686 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp decline of 29.8% over the past year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 63.3%, with a compound annual decline of 28.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.7%)	(17.5%)	(29.8%)	(28.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Brazil, Spain, and France—collectively accounted for 76.5% of the total value of pork imports into Northern Africa.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io