Prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal market in Sub-Saharan Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved poultry meat in Sub-Saharan Africa began the period with substantial import-driven growth. In 2018, Angola's rise as a major importer of US poultry contributed to regional imports of 18 561 t. The following year, rising urban population growth increased demand, pushing imports to 32 657 t and lifting the total market volume to 38 830 t, while protective tariff measures in countries like South Africa aimed to shield local producers.

A sharp contraction in imports during 2020 reduced the market volume to 19 533 t. By 2021, intensifying international meat trade, fueled by strong population growth and regional demand, helped imports recover, supporting a market volume of 20 965 t. Regional trade policies, such as those within the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa, continued to influence tariff structures and market access.

Local production surged in 2022 to 9 079 t, boosted by strategic acquisitions in the animal feed sector, like Olam Agri in Senegal, and local facility development by international companies such as Nutreco, which expanded production capacity and drove the market volume to 24 965 t. However, in 2023, production fell to 6 629 t and the market shrank to 19 218 t, amid growing urban consumption of ready-to-eat products and ongoing volatility in grain prices affecting feed costs.

Production prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in Sub-Saharan 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

Following two consecutive years of decline, Sub-Saharan Africa's production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal rebounded in 2020. Output reached 7 170 tonnes, marking a 7.3% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 6 681 tonnes, while the most significant annual decline occurred in 2018 at 3.0%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes experienced notable fluctuations throughout the period. The lowest point was recorded in 2019 at 507 tonnes, while shipments peaked in 2020 at 1 575 tonnes, representing a substantial 210.4% year-over-year increase. This created a 3.1-fold difference between the two years. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 48.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa's prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal exports showed relatively low concentration. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 11.4% of export volumes, Special Categories represented 3.9%, and Qatar contributed 1.8%. Together, these three destinations captured just 17.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values followed a different pattern than volumes. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 6 036 thousand US dollars, while the maximum occurred in 2019 at 8 823 thousand US dollars. In 2020, exports declined to 6 118 thousand US dollars, representing a 30.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, export values fell by 12.1%, equivalent to a 4.2% compound annual decline. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 46.2%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, the United Arab Emirates accounted for 11.7% of export value, Special Categories represented 5.7%, and Bunkers contributed 2.0%. While these were important buyers, their combined share reached only 19.5% of total export value, with the remaining 80.5% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes demonstrated considerable volatility during the observed period. The lowest level was recorded in 2017, while imports peaked in 2019 at 32 657 tonnes. In 2020, imports declined sharply to 13 937 tonnes, representing a 57.3% decrease from the previous year. This created a 2.5-fold difference between the highest and lowest years. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 75.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil dominated Sub-Saharan Africa's prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal imports, accounting for 47.0% of import volumes. France contributed 8.1%, while the Netherlands supplied 6.8%. Together, these three countries comprised 61.8% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, import values declined in 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 43 630 thousand US dollars, while 2020 imports fell to 33 397 thousand US dollars, representing a 23.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, import values increased by 8.3%, equivalent to a 2.7% compound annual growth rate. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 38.7%.

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

The geographical structure of import values was highly diversified between 2017 and 2020. Brazil accounted for 22.1% of import value, France represented 12.1%, and the Netherlands contributed 10.1%. Together, these three countries comprised just 44.3% of total import value, with the remaining 55.7% distributed among numerous smaller trading partners.

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

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