LIVESTOCK SUB-SECTOR – SAUSAGE PROCESSING

Meat industry development is an integral part of the strategy for the advancement of the entire livestock value chain development with strong degree of integration of the producers and consumers. Many countries have different meat consumption patterns and livestock production system which impact product delivered to the market. The demand format across countries and regions have been studied to be rapidly on the increase with a 2030 projection of per capita consumption of 36.7kg/year for developing countries [FAO 2003]. This projection however varies across the Sub-Sahara Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. It could be as low as 13.4kg for Sub-Sahara Africa, 11.7 kg for South Asia and, as high as 58.5kg for East Asia and 76.6kg for Latin America and the Caribbean by 2030 (FAO 2003).

Nigeria livestock industry is small and slow-growing relative to the population relying on it for meat. In 2010, the grazing livestock accounted for 108.6 million of the total livestock production.

Sausage Processing – Overview & Growth

Global Sausage Industry Overview: Sausage making evolved as an effort to economize and preserve meat which could not be consumed immediately after slaughter. This practice could be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans who made sausages which were usually plain and un-spiced. In the middle age, people started developing sausages with spices which led to modern Sausage. Sausages are meat products that are comminuted, mixed with other ingredients and stuffed in a casing.

Global Classification of Sausage:

  • Fresh Sausage
  • Fermented Sausage
  • Uncooked Smoked Sausage
  • Cooked Smoked Sausage
  • Cooked Sausage
  • Specialty Sausage

Nigeria food processing sector is mostly composed of small and medium enterprises, although new entrance into the market and expansion of existing operation by large multinational food companies has been trending up rapidly in the last decade. However, this still account for a low share of GDP and the country remain dependent upon imports to meet demand for quality processed food.

Facts About Agric Sector – Sausages ……

“Meat industry development is an integral part of the strategy for the advancement of the entire livestock value chain development with strong degree of integration of the producers and consumers.”

“Sausage making evolved as an effort to economize and preserve meat which could not be consumed immediately after slaughter.”

“Nigeria food processing sector is mostly composed of small and medium enterprises, although new entrance into the market and expansion of existing operation by large multinational food companies has been trending up rapidly in the last decade.”

“The fresh sausage processing sector in Nigeria is still in infancy and its contribution to national output (Gross Domestic Product) remains negligible. However, with a population of approximately 180 million, there remain ample opportunity in the Nigerian market.”

The Fresh Sausages Market in Nigeria

The fresh sausage processing sector in Nigeria is still in infancy and its contribution to national output (Gross Domestic Product) remains negligible. However, with a population of approximately 180 million, there remains ample opportunity in the Nigerian market.

The prevalent high rate of urbanization and the growing population also bodes well with expected continued growth for the sector. The products currently available can be divided into two; those imported by supermarkets and other major importers and those locally manufactured in Nigeria.

Nigerian fresh sausage sector is currently estimated at N2 billion (in sales) annually. The low estimate is due to the product being regarded as a luxury rather than a staple food. Nonetheless, we believe that the number of families that include the products in their diet have gradually increased over the last five years. The quality of products offered by the local manufacturers is merely average but compete favorably with the imported products. Thus, a key success factor for new entrants into the market is to offer high quality products.