Poultry meat and offal market in Mozambique

Earlier Report Observations

The poultry market in Mozambique expanded significantly between 2018 and 2023, with production rising from 202.5 thousand tons to 313.3 thousand tons and total market volume growing from 215.6 thousand tons to 360.5 thousand tons. This initial growth was driven by government policies aimed at increasing output and productivity, which led to a 23% sector expansion in 2018. Continued efforts to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on imported hatching eggs further supported the market's upward trajectory. Although the sector faced vulnerability to external shocks like chicken smuggling from South Africa, national output continued to increase.

Growth accelerated from 2021 onward, supported by direct government measures to strengthen local producers. A key intervention was the temporary suspension of poultry and meat imports from Brazil, which encouraged domestic supply. Private investment and import substitution policies fueled an average annual production growth of over 10%. Enhanced vaccination campaigns against avian diseases and stricter controls on illegal slaughter improved flock health and product quality, sustaining the market's expansion through 2023.

Production poultry meat and offal in Mozambique

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

Poultry meat and offal production in Mozambique has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Mozambique produced 247.4 thousand tonnes of poultry meat and offal, representing an 11.0% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 34.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 10.3%.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal from Mozambique

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of poultry meat and offal from Mozambique have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Mozambique exported 288 tonnes of poultry meat and offal, marking a substantial 4 402.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 74 782.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 808.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Zambia was the dominant destination for Mozambique's poultry meat and offal exports in kind, accounting for 93.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of poultry meat and offal from Mozambique have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 210 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 503.6% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 11 857%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 392.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of poultry meat and offal from Mozambique in value terms were Zambia (55.4% of exports), the Marshall Islands (7.7% of exports), and Germany (6.1% of exports). Together, these three countries accounted for 69.3% of total export value.

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

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

Imports poultry meat and offal to Mozambique

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The lowest imports were recorded in 2018 at 13 143 tonnes, while the highest were in 2017, resulting in a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Mozambique imported 29 703 tonnes of poultry meat and offal from abroad, which is 21.9% higher than the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 69.9% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2019, with an 85.4% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the top suppliers of poultry meat and offal to Mozambique in kind were Brazil (25.9% of imports), Poland (18.0% of imports), and the Netherlands (8.6% of imports). Their combined share reached 52.5% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imported volumes of poultry meat and offal in Mozambique have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 25 584 thousand US dollars, representing a 36.6% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 187%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 42.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the leading suppliers of poultry meat and offal to Mozambique in value terms were Brazil (26.7% of imports), Poland (13.5% of imports), and South Africa (10.7% of imports). Together, these three countries accounted for 50.9% of total import flows.

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

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