From 2013 to 2023, poultry meat slaughtering in Southern Africa showed a fluctuating trend, with values expressed in Million Units (Heads). In 2023, the actual value stood at approximately 1027.7 million heads. Over the last two years, there was a slight increase of 0.92% in 2022 and 0.89% in 2023. The average annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years was 2.19%. Future forecasts from 2024 to 2028 indicate a steady increase, with a forecasted CAGR of 0.71% and an overall growth rate of 3.61%.
In looking ahead, key future trends to watch include:
- Sustainable and efficient production methods.
- Increasing demand for healthy protein sources.
- Potential impacts of economic and climatic changes on production.
