SADC: Poultry Market 2024

Poultry Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC poultry market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a strong expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Poultry Production in SADC

In value terms, poultry production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of poultry production was South Africa (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, poultry production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mozambique (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Zimbabwe (X tons), with a X% share.

In South Africa, poultry production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Mozambique (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

In 2022, the average poultry yield in SADC reduced slightly to X kg per head, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

The global number of animals slaughtered for poultry production shrank modestly to X heads in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Poultry Exports

Exports in SADC

Poultry exports expanded notably to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, poultry exports surged 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. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the largest exporter of poultry, mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X tons) and Zambia (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. 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 leading 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 ($X) remains the largest poultry supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, poultry exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: 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, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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.

Poultry Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, purchases abroad of poultry increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. 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% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, poultry imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) and Angola (X tons) were the key importers of poultry in SADC, together finishing at approx. X% of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Zambia (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Mozambique (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) - each accounted for 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 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 comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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