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Prepared or preserved beef and offal market in Ethiopia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved beef and offal in Ethiopia expanded from 2 918 t in 2018 to 3 179 t in 2023. Production, which accounted for nearly the entire market, followed a similar path, peaking at 3 265 t in 2020 before a temporary contraction in 2021. Imports fell sharply over the period, declining from 32 t to 1 t, making the market almost entirely reliant on domestic output.

Technological advancements such as high-pressure processing and vacuum packaging improved product quality and shelf life, supporting market growth. Growing consumer preference for ready-to-eat and health-conscious options, alongside the expansion of modern retail channels, contributed to sustained demand. Activities of global meat processors like Cargill and JBS in innovation and plant investments also influenced the broader processed meat sector.

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 Ethiopia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Ethiopia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production prepared or preserved beef and offal in Ethiopia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Ethiopia ranked 29th globally in the production of prepared or preserved beef and offal.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Ethiopia's production of prepared or preserved beef and offal grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 3 259 tonnes, marking a gradual increase of 8.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 14.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.7%	4.1%	8.5%	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports prepared or preserved beef and offal from Ethiopia

According to industry reports, Ethiopia did not export any prepared or preserved beef and offal between 2017 and 2020.

Imports prepared or preserved beef and offal to Ethiopia

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a sixfold difference between these two years. In 2020, Ethiopia imported 5 730 kg of prepared or preserved beef and offal, a decrease of 66.1% from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 32 275 kg, which represented a surge of 500.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	500.5%	(47.6%)	(66.1%)	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China was the leading source for Ethiopia's imports in volume, making up 78.8% of the total. Other markets contributed smaller shares, forming a long tail of minor partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited notable fluctuations over this period. Imports reached their lowest in 2020 and their highest in 2018, with a 24-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Ethiopia's imports of foreign prepared or preserved beef and offal amounted to 4.8 thousand US dollars, a sharp decline of 91.3% compared to 2019. The peak value was in 2018 at 115.8 thousand US dollars, which saw an increase of 2 291.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 291.3%	(52.3%)	(91.3%)	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, China and Saudi Arabia were the dominant suppliers of prepared or preserved beef and offal to Ethiopia in value terms, together accounting for 92.5% of total imports. Other partners played a less significant role in the import structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io