Prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal market in Northern Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved poultry meat in Northern Africa began at 4 038 tonnes in 2018 and rose sharply to 6 008 tonnes in 2019, supported by regional trade policies that lowered import duties on poultry to boost protein consumption. After a moderation to 5 380 tonnes in 2020, volume jumped to 8 505 tonnes in 2021, driven by the growing use of e-commerce platforms which improved distribution and access across the region.

Market volume then receded to 6 994 tonnes in 2022 as international poultry prices increased due to higher agricultural commodity costs, and as major player JBS SA expanded its production facilities in the Middle East. Further decline to 6 168 tonnes occurred in 2023 amid volatility in raw material prices for poultry feed, which raised production costs and led to partial capacity halts in some African countries.

Throughout the period, structural demand for poultry in North Africa remained strong, supported by cultural preferences and affordability. Investments in feed production infrastructure, such as premix units in Egypt, aimed to enhance local supply chains, while global factors like avian influenza outbreaks indirectly affected trade and biosecurity costs.

Production prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in Northern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, 2017-2020

The market in Northern Africa displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal reached its lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2020 at 2 522 tonnes, showing a dramatic 30.2% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 0.4%. Overall, there was a {ampRatio}-fold variation between the maximum in 2020 and the minimum in 2017.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The value of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal output in Northern Africa hit its lowest point in 2017, then reached a maximum in 2020 at 9 772 thousand US dollars, marking a strong 20.0% increase versus the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 4.9%. This resulted in a {ampRatio}-fold variation between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2017.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Africa in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, t

Northern Africa exported 1 771 tonnes of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in 2020, representing a significant 62.9% increase compared to the previous year. Exports reached their minimum in 2019 at 1 087 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 28.8%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 56.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kuwait, Senegal, and the United Arab Emirates were the main destinations for prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal exports from Northern Africa. Kuwait accounted for 51.5% of exports in kind, Senegal for 13.0%, and the United Arab Emirates for 12.4%, together comprising 76.8% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal exports from Northern Africa stood at 6 863 thousand US dollars, showing a steep 50.2% year-on-year increase. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 571 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 32.0%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 44%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia were the primary buyers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Northern Africa in value terms. Kuwait represented 60.6% of exports in value, the United Arab Emirates 14.4%, and Saudi Arabia 8.2%, together accounting for 83.2% of total exports in value.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, foreign supplies of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Northern Africa totalled 4 629 tonnes, marking a substantial 10.2% decline compared to the previous year. Imports reached their minimum in 2018 at 3 618 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 20.3%. The maximum was recorded in 2019 at 5 157 tonnes, showing the largest increase that year at 42.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Poland, and Germany were the primary suppliers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Northern Africa in kind. Brazil accounted for 34.5% of imports in kind, Poland for 12.2%, and Germany for 11.5%, jointly making up 58.3% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Northern Africa imported 14 660 thousand US dollars worth of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in 2020, reflecting a 19.8% fall compared to the previous year. Imports were at their lowest in 2018 at 13 746 thousand US dollars, then peaked in 2019 at 18 270 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 32.9%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 4.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.5%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Brazil, Poland, and Germany were the main suppliers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Northern Africa in value terms. Brazil represented 40.1% of imports in value, Poland 11.9%, and Germany 10.7%, together comprising 62.6% of total imports in value.

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

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