Sheep and goat meat market in Burkina Faso

Earlier Report Observations

The sheep and goat meat market in Burkina Faso began the period at 102.2 thousand tons in 2018, supported by a large livestock sector and government initiatives like the PADAB II program. However, production dipped to 99.2 thousand tons by 2020, influenced by infrastructure gaps in rearing and distribution, as well as practices such as using growth boosters that affected meat quality and likely hampered operational efficiency.

A recovery commenced in 2021, with output rising to 102.0 thousand tons by 2023. This growth was primarily driven by a significant expansion in the national sheep herd and the state's nationalization of two strategic livestock companies to ensure sector stability. Further support came from the developing animal feed production industry and consistently strong demand linked to the major Tabaski religious festival, which helped offset challenges like delayed seasonal rains.

Production sheep and goat meat in Burkina Faso

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sheep and goat meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of sheep and goat meat, 2017-2020

Burkina Faso's sheep and goat meat production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 99 212 tons of sheep and goat meat, marking a modest 2.6% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 20.1%, which translates to an average annual increase of 6.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 102 212 tons, with that year also seeing the largest annual growth of 23.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Burkina Faso in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports sheep and goat meat from Burkina Faso

Marketing research findings reveal that Burkina Faso did not export any sheep and goat meat between 2017 and 2020.

Imports sheep and goat meat to Burkina Faso

Imports in kind, kg

The market displayed significant volatility during these years. Import volumes fluctuated dramatically, with a 15-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Burkina Faso imported 5 113 kg of sheep and goat meat, representing a substantial 93.4% decline from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 77 483 kg, which also saw the largest annual increase of 315.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, two key markets dominated Burkina Faso's sheep and goat meat imports: the United Arab Emirates and Djibouti. Together, they accounted for 89.5% of total imports by volume, while the remaining imports were spread across various other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable pattern throughout this period. Import values varied widely, with a 119-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the low in 2020. In 2020, foreign sheep and goat meat supplies to Burkina Faso reached 1.5 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 99.2% decrease year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 178.8 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 568.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Burkina Faso's sheep and goat meat imports in value terms were heavily concentrated in two markets: the United Arab Emirates and Djibouti. Their combined share reached 97.7% of total import flows, with other destinations playing a minimal role.

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

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