Rabbit Meat Market Size in Africa

In 2019, the African rabbit meat market decreased by -X% to $X

for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising
trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of
+X% from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained consistent,
with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed
throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of
growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against
the previous year. Over the period under review, the market
reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013
to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure. 

Rabbit Meat Production in Africa

In value terms, rabbit meat production reduced to $X in 2019

estimated in export prices. The total production indicated
temperate growth from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased at an
average annual rate of -X% over the last twelve years. The trend
pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being
recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019
figures, production increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The
pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the
production volume increased by X% against the previous year.
The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from
2013 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum. 

The country with the largest volume of rabbit meat production

was Egypt (X tonnes), comprising approx. X% of total volume.
Moreover, rabbit meat production in Egypt exceeded the figures
recorded by the second-largest producer, Algeria (X tonnes),
fivefold. Sierra Leone (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total
production with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume

in Egypt totaled -X%. In the other countries, the average annual
rates were as follows: Algeria (+X% per year) and Sierra Leone
(+X% per year).

The average rabbit meat yield shrank to X kg per X heads in

2019, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general,
the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most
prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an
increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the rabbit
meat yield hit record highs at X kg per X heads in 2007;
however, from 2008 to 2019, the yield stood at a somewhat
lower figure. 

In 2019, the number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat

production in Africa reduced notably to X heads, waning by -X%
on the year before. Over the period under review, the number of
producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The
most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an
increase of X% y-o-y. The level of producing animals peaked at
X heads in 2018, and then contracted markedly in the following
year. 

Production By Country in Africa

Egypt (X tonnes) remains the largest rabbit meat producing

country in Africa, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover,
rabbit meat production in Egypt exceeded the figures recorded
by the second-largest producer, Algeria (X tonnes), fivefold.
Sierra Leone (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total
production with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume

in Egypt totaled -X%. The remaining producing countries
recorded the following average annual rates of production
growth: Algeria (+X% per year) and Sierra Leone (+X% per year).

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2019, exports of rabbit or hare meat in Africa skyrocketed to

X tonnes, with an increase of X% compared with 2018. In
general, exports recorded a notable expansion. The most
prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports
increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of
export peaked at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to
2019, exports failed to regain the momentum. 

In value terms, rabbit meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019.

Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable
increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in
2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports
reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth exports
remained at a somewhat lower figure. 

Exports by Country

Egypt prevails in rabbit meat exports structure, accounting for X

tonnes, which was near X% of total exports in 2019. It was
distantly followed by South Africa (X tonnes), creating a X%
share of total exports. 

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rabbit or

hare meat exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2019.
South Africa (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same
period. Egypt (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in
terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share
reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2019, respectively. 

In value terms, Egypt ($X) emerged as the largest rabbit meat

supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second
position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa ($X), with
a X% share of total exports. 

In Egypt, rabbit meat exports expanded at an average annual

rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. 

Export Prices by Country

The rabbit meat export price in Africa stood at $X per tonne in

2019, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the
export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of
growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X%
year-to-year. Over the period under review, export prices hit
record highs at $X per tonne in 2017; however, from 2018 to
2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure. 

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting

countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was South
Africa ($X per tonne), while Egypt totaled $X per tonne.
From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of
prices was attained by Egypt.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2019, purchases abroad of rabbit or hare meat was finally on

the rise to reach X tonnes for the first time since 2016, thus
ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review,
imports saw a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the
most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period
under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2013;
however, from 2014 to 2019, imports remained at a lower
figure. 

In value terms, rabbit meat imports soared to $X in 2019. Total

imports indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2019: its value
increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last
twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some
noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed
period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in
2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year.
As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2010 to
2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower
figure. 

Imports by Country

The purchases of the eight major importers of rabbit or hare

meat, namely Sudan, Morocco, Angola, Gabon, Benin, Cabo
Verde, Equatorial Guinea and Botswana, represented more than
two-thirds of total import. 

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Botswana,

while purchases for the other leaders experienced more
modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sudan ($X), Morocco ($X) and Angola ($X) were
the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019,
together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were
followed by Gabon, Botswana, Equatorial Guinea, Cabo Verde
and Benin, which together accounted for a further X saw the
highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in
terms of 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

The rabbit meat import price in Africa stood at $X per tonne in

2019, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the
import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth
pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the import price
increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period
under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per
tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, import prices failed
to regain the momentum. 

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the

country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per tonne),
while Benin ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.
From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of
prices was attained by Benin, while the other leaders
experienced more modest paces of growth.