Western Africa: Chicken Egg Market 2024

Chicken Egg Market Size in Western Africa

The West African chicken egg market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Egg Production in Western Africa

In value terms, chicken egg production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Nigeria (X tons) remains the largest chicken egg producing country in Western Africa, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, chicken egg production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Burkina Faso (X tons), ninefold. Cote d'Ivoire (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 Nigeria was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Burkina Faso (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Chicken Egg Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of chicken eggs decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken egg exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

Cote d'Ivoire was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chicken eggs exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Senegal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Senegal increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest chicken egg supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Senegal, chicken egg exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced decrease. 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 remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire totaled $X per ton.

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

Chicken Egg Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of chicken eggs decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken egg imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the five major importers of chicken eggs, namely Liberia, Gambia, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal and Sierra Leone, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Nigeria (X tons) and Guinea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chicken eggs in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Gambia, with an X% share.

In Cote d'Ivoire, chicken egg imports expanded 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: Senegal (X% per year) and Gambia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, chicken egg import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Liberia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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