SADC: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in SADC

The SADC market for horse, mule and donkey meat rose to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in SADC

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Tanzania (X tons) and South Africa (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%).

In 2022, the average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in SADC rose to X kg per head, increasing by X% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the horse, mule and donkey meat yield hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The global number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production contracted slightly to X heads in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of horse, mule and donkey meat increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Botswana (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Tanzania decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Botswana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Tanzania (X p.p.) and Botswana (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) remains the largest horse, mule and donkey meat supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Tanzania totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while Botswana amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (X%).

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports in SADC

In 2022, supplies from abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Comoros (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together generating X% of total imports. The following importers - Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Comoros ($X), South Africa ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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