Market research

Poultry meat and offal market in Sub-Saharan Africa

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

Submission: 15 minutes after payment

Research period: 2017-2025

Report language:

Report language:

Submission method: to your account

File format: docx, xlsx

Single Report

$500

Instant access to detailed data on one specific market
Ideal for one-off tasks: niche assessments, presentations, investment decisions
Available in Excel and Word in 15 minutes after purchase
Cheaper than subscription, but each market requires a separate purchase

Best if you know exactly what you need

Buy a single report

Platform Subscription

from$600

Complete and unlimited data access across products and regions
Includes continuous data updates during subscription period
Download reports instantly in Word, and Excel formats
More cost-effective for multiple markets or regular analysis

Ideal for regular data users

View pricing plans

"Sub-Saharan Africa" region includes following countries:

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

The poultry meat and offal market in Sub-Saharan Africa expanded from 9.4 million tons in 2018 to over 10.2 million tons in 2023, driven by a consistent rise in domestic production from 7.6 million to 8.3 million tons. Import volumes varied between 1.7 and 1.9 million tons annually, while exports remained negligible, leading to an overall growth in market size.

By 2024, South Africa banned poultry imports from Brazil due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and initiated a Poultry Market Enquiry into competitive practices. Tanzania opened its market to Brazilian imports, while Uganda and Rwanda introduced feed-subsidy schemes, and Kenya strengthened veterinary services to foster regional trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area.

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 Sub-Saharan Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 poultry meat and offal in Sub-Saharan Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Poultry meat and offal production in Sub-Saharan Africa remained relatively stable in 2020, with output reaching 7 639 thousand tonnes. This was similar to the previous year's level. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.7%, which translates to an average annual increase of 2.2%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 640 thousand tonnes, while the most significant year-on-year growth occurred in 2018 with a 5.8% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.8%	0.8%	(0.0%)	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports poultry meat and offal from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, K t

Cross-border shipments of poultry meat and offal from Sub-Saharan Africa declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volumes fell to 33 thousand tonnes, representing a 1.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 57.2%, averaging an annual decline of 24.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.4%)	(46.5%)	(1.9%)	(24.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates consistently served as the primary destination for exports in kind, accounting for 1.1% of total export flows during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of poultry meat and offal from Sub-Saharan Africa declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value stood at 112 million US dollars, reflecting a significant drop of 14.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 17.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.4%. The peak export value was recorded in 2018 at 142 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.0%	(7.5%)	(14.7%)	(6.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, the United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer of poultry meat and offal from Sub-Saharan Africa in value terms, accounting for 1.5% 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 Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports poultry meat and offal to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, foreign poultry meat and offal supplies to Sub-Saharan Africa increased in 2020. Import volumes reached 1 798 thousand tonnes, showing a modest rise of 5.0% compared to 2019. However, over the broader 2017–2020 period, imports decreased by 6.8%, averaging an annual decline of 2.3%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 713 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest year-on-year decline of 9.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	(9.5%)	5.0%	(2.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil (29.1% of imports in kind), the United States (24.4%), and Belgium (6.3%) emerged as the main sources for imports in kind. Together, these three countries accounted for 59.8% 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 Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of poultry meat and offal imports to Sub-Saharan Africa declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value registered 1 455 million US dollars, marking a slight decrease of 1.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports fell by 12.6%, with an average annual decline of 4.4%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 1 778 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 6.7%. Conversely, the most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 17.2% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.7%	(17.2%)	(1.1%)	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (26.8% of imports in value terms), Brazil (25.1%), and Poland (6.0%) formed the main group of sources for imports in value terms. Together, these three countries represented 57.9% of total import flows to Sub-Saharan Africa.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io