Western Africa's poultry meat slaughtering volume experienced significant growth from 598.94 million units (heads) in 2013 to 842.16 million units in 2023. The year-on-year variation highlights key trends: notable growth periods occurred in 2015 (6.48%) and 2016 (9.77%), while periods of decline were seen in 2013 (-2.06%) and 2020 (-2.58%). The CAGR over the last five years stands at 2.06%. Predictions for 2028 estimate an increase to 930.81 million units, reflecting a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 1.58% and an overall growth rate of 8.13%.

Future trends to watch for:

Increasing urbanization and population growth driving demand.
Improvements in farming techniques and supply chain efficiencies.
Potential impacts from global trade policies and import regulations.
Shifts in consumer preferences towards healthier and more sustainable food options.