Poultry meat and offal market in Mauritania

Earlier Report Observations

The poultry meat market in Mauritania grew from 35 155 metric tons in 2018 to 61 590 metric tons in 2023, a rise of over 75%. This expansion was primarily driven by a sustained increase in imports, which more than doubled from 25 565 metric tons to 51 761 metric tons. In 2019, the government explicitly supported poultry imports to meet rapidly growing consumer demand fueled by population growth, urbanization, and dietary diversification, setting a trend that continued throughout the period.

Alongside import growth, the state implemented a comprehensive program to develop domestic production. The launch of the Société Mauritanienne de Volaille (SMV) in 2018, with a weekly capacity of 200 000 chicks, marked the start of modern local infrastructure. The national livestock development program (2018-2025) formalized targets for self-sufficiency. Subsequent measures included the establishment of the state-owned Mauritanienne des Produits de l’Élevage (MPE) in 2021 to regulate the sector, an additional tax on imported poultry meat from 2021 to 2023 to protect local producers, and new traceability and labeling requirements enforced in 2022. These efforts contributed to a gradual rise in domestic output from 9 590 metric tons to 9 829 metric tons.

In the later years, policy focus remained on strengthening the sector's foundations. The first general livestock census in 2023 provided data for improved planning, while in 2024, the government confirmed ongoing investments to modernize hatcheries and feed mills. Regional factors, such as rising grain and oil prices affecting feed costs, also entered consideration, prompting discussions on potential subsidies to stabilize meat prices.

Production poultry meat and offal in Mauritania

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Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

Mauritania's poultry meat and offal production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 9 704 tonnes, marking a 0.7% increase from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Mauritania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports poultry meat and offal from Mauritania

According to market research data, Mauritania did not export any poultry meat and offal between 2017 and 2020.

Imports poultry meat and offal to Mauritania

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Mauritania's imports of poultry meat and offal have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 34 658 tonnes, up 11.8% year-on-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 47.3%, averaging an annual increase of 13.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, the Netherlands, and Brazil were the top sources for Mauritania's poultry meat and offal imports by volume. The United States accounted for 42.3% of imports, the Netherlands for 21.0%, and Brazil for 17.0%, together making up 80.3% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Mauritania's poultry meat and offal imports by value declined. In 2020, imports totaled 23 257 thousand US dollars, down 6.4% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 23.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 24 849 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest annual increase of 22.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, the Netherlands, and Brazil remained the leading sources for Mauritania's poultry meat and offal imports by value. The United States held a 40.7% share, the Netherlands 23.1%, and Brazil 16.8%, collectively accounting for 80.7% of total import value.

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

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