Poultry meat and offal market in Middle Africa, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the poultry meat market volume in Middle Africa declined from 1 124 thousand tons to 819 thousand tons. This decrease was driven by ongoing import bans in countries such as Senegal, which restricted frozen poultry inflows, and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which disrupted production chains and led to a sharp drop in domestic output to 217 thousand tons.

Starting in 2021, the market recovered, reaching 1 019 thousand tons, and by 2023 grew to 1 086 thousand tons. The growth was supported by increased local production, which exceeded 400 thousand tons by 2022, due to protective measures including import bans. In 2022, the Democratic Republic of Congo imposed a ban on frozen poultry from Poland on sanitary grounds, and Benin announced plans to prohibit imports of frozen chicken and eggs from the end of 2024, encouraging domestic poultry farming development.

By 2024, several countries in the region, including Senegal, Benin, and DRC, had reaffirmed or tightened poultry meat import bans aimed at protecting local producers and ensuring food security. These measures continue to shape the market structure by limiting imports and supporting domestic production.

Production poultry meat and offal in Middle Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Middle Africa's poultry meat and offal production has declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, the region produced 216.8 K t, marking a significant decrease of 34.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 45.7%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 18.4%.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. Export levels varied significantly, with a 31-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the peak in 2019. In 2020, Middle Africa exported 0.2 K t of poultry meat and offal, down 59.4% year-over-year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.6 K t, which represented a dramatic increase of 1 491.9% from the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey and Brazil were the leading destinations for Middle Africa's poultry meat and offal exports in kind, together accounting for 12.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Market behavior during this period was characterized by volatility. Export values peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2017, with a 16-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Middle Africa exported 0.4 M $ US of poultry meat and offal, a decrease of 43.8% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.8 M $ US, which saw an increase of 826.3% from 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Middle Africa's poultry meat and offal exports in value terms were distributed across many countries. Turkey accounted for 24.0% of export value, Spain for 2.7%, and France for 2.6%, with these three countries together representing 29.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports poultry meat and offal to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, foreign poultry meat and offal supplies to Middle Africa increased. In 2020, the region imported 602.3 K t, reflecting a slight rise of 2.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 30.6%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 11.5%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 585.8 K t, which saw a decline of 23.2% from the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Brazil, and Poland were the principal sources for Middle Africa's poultry meat and offal imports in kind. The United States accounted for 36.3% of imports, Brazil for 23.5%, and Poland for 5.9%, with these three countries together representing 65.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Foreign poultry meat and offal supplies to Middle Africa declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 504.9 M $ US, reflecting a strong decrease of 12.1% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 32.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.1%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 783.1 M $ US, which increased by 5.3% from 2017. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 26.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States, Brazil, and Poland formed the core group of markets for Middle Africa's poultry meat and offal imports in value terms. The United States accounted for 41.9% of import value, Brazil for 20.3%, and Poland for 5.3%, with these three countries together representing 67.5% of total import flows.

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

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