The production of edible offals in Nigeria has shown limited growth from 2014 to 2023. The levels fluctuated marginally, hovering between 134.0 and 138.0 thousand metric tons with a noteworthy dip in 2020. Year-on-year variation indicates minor adjustments, with notable percentage changes in 2015 (2.24%) and 2021 (5.26%). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over five years noted a modest 0.15%, reflecting the sector's sluggish growth. Production stood at 138.0 thousand metric tons in 2023, reflecting a stabilization post-2020's decline.
Future trends indicate a steady albeit gradual increase in production with forecasts suggesting a slight CAGR of 0.13% and a cumulative growth rate of 0.65% by 2028. Industry stakeholders should monitor factors such as government agricultural policies, technological advancements in meat processing, and consumer demand shifts that could further influence production trends.
