Poultry meat and offal market in Seychelles

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the poultry meat and offal market in Seychelles saw a slight contraction in total volume from 5 301 t to 5 221 t, while domestic production more than doubled from 1 250 t to 2 029 t. This shift was supported by state-owned enterprises like the Seychelles Agricultural Development Company (Sadeco) and the Islands Development Company (IDC), which operated poultry farms, and by local farmers adopting improved rearing techniques that increased the availability of domestic poultry. However, the national focus on fisheries and aquaculture as priority sectors, coupled with limited interest among young people in agricultural work, kept overall market growth in check during this period.

The market expanded sharply in 2021, reaching 6 519 t, and grew further to 6 959 t in 2022, with production peaking at 3 056 t. This growth coincided with the government's broader push to encourage investments in local food production, including aquaculture, which likely helped bolster overall agricultural capacity. Imports of poultry also increased during these years, reflecting sustained consumer demand.

In 2023, the market volume stabilized at 6 919 t as production fell to 2 202 t. During this period, large-scale agricultural projects on Coëtivy Island aimed to increase local output, potentially including poultry. At the same time, trade developments with Réunion introduced higher-quality, antibiotic-free poultry meat to the Seychellois market, aligning with evolving consumer preferences.

Production poultry meat and offal in Seychelles

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Seychelles saw its poultry meat and offal production volume rise for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 2 029 tonnes, marking a 34.9% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 58.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 16.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 250 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred that same year with a 2.2% drop.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal from Seychelles

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Seychelles exported 41 tonnes of poultry meat and offal, representing a significant 72.2% increase from the year before.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Guinea and Ukraine were the dominant buyers of poultry meat and offal from Seychelles, together accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Seychelles's poultry meat and offal exports reached 58 thousand US dollars in 2020, showing a strong 55.2% growth compared to 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Guinea and Ukraine made up the majority of exports in value terms, jointly representing 100.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports poultry meat and offal to Seychelles

Imports in kind, t

Foreign supplies of poultry meat and offal to Seychelles fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 3 233 tonnes, down by 13.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017 to 2020 period, imports decreased by 14.5%, equating to an average annual decline of 5.1%. The highest import level was recorded in 2018 at 4 051 tonnes, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 7.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, the United States, and Ukraine were the key partners for imports in volume. Brazil accounted for 44.8% of imports, the United States for 17.2%, and Ukraine for 10.9%, together making up 73.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Poultry meat and offal deliveries to Seychelles declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, Seychelles imported approximately 4 686 thousand US dollars worth of poultry meat and offal, a decrease of 19.1% compared to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 31.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Brazil, the United States, and Ukraine remained the main sources for imports in value terms. Brazil contributed 45.6% of imports, the United States 11.6%, and Ukraine 9.7%, jointly accounting for 66.9% of total import flows.

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

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