Prepared or preserved beef and offal market in Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared or preserved beef and offal in Africa varied considerably between 2018 and 2023. After reaching 52 thousand tons in 2018, it fell to 35 thousand tons in 2019, then rose to 49 thousand tons in 2021 before declining to 42 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2023, outbreaks of Foot-and-Mouth disease and persistent load shedding disrupted beef production and supply chains, contributing to a tighter market. Meanwhile, animal feed production reached 5.88 million tons, supporting the underlying livestock base.

By 2024, the opening of the Saudi Arabian market for beef exports created new opportunities for producers. State-led initiatives, such as the Land Development Support Programme, were implemented to assist developing farmers, while industry efforts focused on improving traceability to meet export requirements.

Production prepared or preserved beef and offal in Africa

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Top producers of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

After a two-year decline, Africa's production of prepared or preserved beef and offal increased in 2020. The continent produced 18 464 tonnes, marking a year-on-year rise of 4.9%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 17 605 tonnes, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 6.6% decrease.

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

Exports prepared or preserved beef and offal from Africa

Exports in kind, t

Africa's exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal grew for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 3 678 tonnes—a 17.3% increase from 2019. However, from 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 7.8%, averaging an annualized rate of 2.7%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 2 455 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 38.4%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 27.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, and Qatar were the top destinations for Africa's prepared or preserved beef and offal exports by volume. The UAE accounted for 19.1% of exports, Vietnam for 3.2%, and Qatar for 1.5%, together making up 23.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Africa's prepared or preserved beef and offal exports in value terms declined for the third straight year in 2020, totaling 15 988 thousand US dollars—a 19.3% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 32.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Africa's prepared or preserved beef and offal exports in value were spread across numerous partner countries. The United Arab Emirates led with 24.0% of exports, followed by Qatar at 1.9% and Saudi Arabia at 0.8%, collectively representing 26.7% of total export value.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved beef and offal to Africa

Imports in kind, t

Africa's imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal showed volatility from 2017 to 2020. In 2020, imports rose to 23 536 tonnes, a strong 14.7% increase from 2019. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 20 514 tonnes, while the peak was in 2018 at 36 726 tonnes, resulting in a 1.8-fold difference between these years. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 44.1% drop, and the biggest increase was in 2018 at 74.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Brazil, and France dominated Africa's imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal by volume. Italy contributed 37.5% of imports, Brazil 21.3%, and France 16.2%, together accounting for 75.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Africa's imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal in value terms reached 63 124 thousand US dollars, showing a solid 22.8% gain from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 12.1%, with an annualized rate of 3.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 51 386 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 13.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil, Italy, and France remained the primary suppliers of prepared or preserved beef and offal to Africa in value terms. Brazil accounted for 30.9% of imports, Italy for 20.7%, and France for 11.9%, jointly forming 63.5% of total import value.

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

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