Africa: Pork Market 2024

Pork Market Size in Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the African pork market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pork Production in Africa

In value terms, pork production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Burkina Faso (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Malawi, Angola, Uganda and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malawi (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average pork yield declined modestly to X kg per head in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pork yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The global number of animals slaughtered for pork production amounted to X heads in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

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Pork Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of pork decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, pork exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Namibia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Zambia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Kenya (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pork exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Zambia (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kenya (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Namibia (X p.p.) and Zambia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa and Kenya saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest pork supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zambia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, pork exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zambia (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Pork Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, pork imports in Africa totaled X tons, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pork imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Angola (X tons), distantly followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Congo (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Liberia (X tons) and Gabon (X tons) were the main importers of pork, together committing X% of total imports. Equatorial Guinea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Congo (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Angola ($X), South Africa ($X) and Congo ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Congo, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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