Africa: Chicken Table Egg Market 2024

Chicken Table Egg Market Size in Africa

The African chicken table egg market declined to $X in 2022, stabilizing at 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 relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Table Egg Production in Africa

In value terms, chicken table egg production dropped notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Nigeria (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Morocco, Algeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Tunisia, Sudan, Libya, Burkina Faso, Zambia and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of chicken table eggs was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken table egg exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda was the key exporter of chicken table eggs in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Morocco (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by South Africa (X%), Swaziland (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Uganda (X%). Cameroon (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Rwanda was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chicken table eggs exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Morocco (X%), Swaziland (X%), Cameroon (X%) and Uganda (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Rwanda (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.), Swaziland (X p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Rwanda amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Cameroon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports in Africa

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of chicken table eggs decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken table egg imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of chicken table egg imports in 2022 were Liberia (X tons), Gambia (X tons) and Sierra Leone (X tons), together reaching X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Somalia (X tons), Djibouti (X tons) and Congo (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. Equatorial Guinea (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest chicken table egg importing markets in Africa were Liberia ($X), Gambia ($X) and Sierra Leone ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Somalia, Djibouti, Congo and Equatorial Guinea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Somalia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Djibouti ($X per ton) and Equatorial Guinea ($X per ton), while Congo ($X per ton) and Liberia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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