Pork Market in Western Africa
Market Overview
The West African pork market declined to $
in , which is down by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $ in 2018; however, from 2019 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, pork production dropped slightly to $ in estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by % against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $. From 2019 to , production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.
The countries with the highest volumes of production in were Burkina Faso ( tons), Nigeria ( tons) and Ghana ( tons), together accounting for % of total production. Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Togo and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further %.
From 2007 to, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Senegal (with a CAGR of +%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In, the average pork yield in Western Africa fell to kg per head, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in when the yield increased by %. Over the period under review, the pork yield hit record highs at kg per head in 2007; however, from 2008 to , the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In, the number of animals slaughtered for pork production in Western Africa dropped slightly to heads, flattening at the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by %. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at heads in , and then dropped in the following year.
in , which is down by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $ in 2018; however, from 2019 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.In value terms, pork production dropped slightly to $
in estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by % against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $. From 2019 to , production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.The countries with the highest volumes of production in
were Burkina Faso ( tons), Nigeria ( tons) and Ghana ( tons), together accounting for % of total production. Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Togo and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further %.From 2007 to
, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Senegal (with a CAGR of +%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.In
, the average pork yield in Western Africa fell to kg per head, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in when the yield increased by %. Over the period under review, the pork yield hit record highs at kg per head in 2007; however, from 2008 to , the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.In
, the number of animals slaughtered for pork production in Western Africa dropped slightly to heads, flattening at the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by %. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at heads in , and then dropped in the following year.Consumption
In , consumption of pork decreased by -% to tons for the first time since 2006, thus ending a fifteen-year rising trend. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The volume of consumption peaked at tons in , and then reduced slightly in the following year.
The size of the pork market in Western Africa shrank to $ in , declining by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $ in 2018; however, from 2019 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
, consumption of pork decreased by -% to tons for the first time since 2006, thus ending a fifteen-year rising trend. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The volume of consumption peaked at tons in , and then reduced slightly in the following year.The size of the pork market in Western Africa shrank to $
in , declining by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $ in 2018; however, from 2019 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.Consumption by Country
The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in were Burkina Faso ( tons), Nigeria ( tons) and Ghana ( tons), together accounting for % of total consumption. These countries were followed by Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Liberia and Guinea-Bissau, which together accounted for a further %.
From 2007 to, the biggest increases were recorded for Liberia (with a CAGR of +%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest pork markets in Western Africa were Burkina Faso ($), Nigeria ($) and Liberia ($), with a combined % share of the total market.
Among the main consuming countries, Liberia, with a CAGR of +%, saw the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while market for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In, the highest levels of pork per capita consumption was registered in Burkina Faso ( kg per person), followed by Guinea-Bissau ( kg per person), Liberia ( kg per person) and Nigeria ( kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of pork was estimated at kg per person.
From 2007 to, the average annual growth rate of the pork per capita consumption in Burkina Faso totaled -%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Guinea-Bissau (-% per year) and Liberia (+% per year).
were Burkina Faso ( tons), Nigeria ( tons) and Ghana ( tons), together accounting for % of total consumption. These countries were followed by Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Liberia and Guinea-Bissau, which together accounted for a further %.From 2007 to
, the biggest increases were recorded for Liberia (with a CAGR of +%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.In value terms, the largest pork markets in Western Africa were Burkina Faso ($
), Nigeria ($) and Liberia ($), with a combined % share of the total market.Among the main consuming countries, Liberia, with a CAGR of +
%, saw the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while market for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.In
, the highest levels of pork per capita consumption was registered in Burkina Faso ( kg per person), followed by Guinea-Bissau ( kg per person), Liberia ( kg per person) and Nigeria ( kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of pork was estimated at kg per person.From 2007 to
, the average annual growth rate of the pork per capita consumption in Burkina Faso totaled -%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Guinea-Bissau (-% per year) and Liberia (+% per year).Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for pork in Western Africa, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tons by the end of .
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .
% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tons by the end of .In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +
% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .
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