Africa: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2024

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Africa

The African sheep and goat meat market totaled $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Africa

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Nigeria (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Algeria (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Chad, Ethiopia, Morocco, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, Burkina Faso, Egypt and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Ethiopia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average sheep and goat meat yield declined modestly to X kg per head in 2022, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the sheep and goat meat yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Africa stood at X heads, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of sheep and goat meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after five years of decline. Total exports indicated temperate growth 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of sheep and goat meat, namely Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by Sudan (X tons) and South Africa (X tons), together generating a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X), Kenya ($X) and Tanzania ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Kenya ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of sheep and goat meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mauritius (X tons), distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the major importers of sheep and goat meat, together constituting X% of total imports. The following importers - Libya (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Seychelles (X tons), Central African Republic (X tons), Mali (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Gabon (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Mauritius ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep and goat meat in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with an X% share.

In Mauritius, sheep and goat meat imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Seychelles ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Central African Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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