SADC: Chicken Meat Market 2024

Chicken Meat Market Size in SADC

After ten years of growth, the SADC chicken meat market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Chicken Meat Production in SADC

In value terms, chicken meat production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of chicken meat production was South Africa (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, chicken meat production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mozambique (X tons), more than tenfold. Zimbabwe (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in South Africa stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mozambique (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

The average chicken meat yield dropped modestly to X kg per head in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

The global number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production reduced modestly to X heads in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of chicken meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. The total export volume 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 in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, chicken meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a pronounced increase 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 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the key exporter of chicken meat, generating X% of total exports. Namibia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Zambia (X%). Malawi (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

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

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

In South Africa, chicken meat exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Namibia (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in South Africa ($X per ton) and Zambia ($X per ton), while Namibia ($X per ton) and Malawi ($X per ton) were 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.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, purchases abroad of chicken meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) and Angola (X tons) represented the main importers of chicken meat in SADC, together creating X% of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Zambia (X%). The following importers - Mozambique (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Angola ($X), South Africa ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Namibia, Mozambique and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Zambia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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