ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE SHEEP MEAT VALUE CHAIN IN ALGERIA: CASE OF TIARET REGION

Zemour, Hafidh; Hadbaoui, Ilyes; Zoubeidi, Malika; Berrani, Abdelkader; Mouhous, Azzedine; Belhouadjeb, Fathi Abdellatif; Ammam, Abdelkader; Sadoud, Mohamed

Les cahiers du CREAD
Volume 40, Numéro 2, Pages 93-120
2024-11-10

Economic Analysis Of The Sheep Meat Value Chain In Algeria: Case Of Tiaret Region

Authors : Zemour Hafidh . Hadbaoui Ilyes . Zoubeidi Malika . Berrani Abdelkader . Mouhous Azzedine . Belhouadjeb Fathi Abdellatif . Ammam Abdelkader . Sadoud Mohamed .

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to comprehensively examine and analyze the various stages and components of the sheep meat value chain. Specifically, the research aims to investigate the production, processing, distribution, and marketing aspects of sheep meat within this region in the wilaya of Tiaret -northwest of Algeria, a significant area for sheep production. A survey was conducted by among 57 breeders, 22 sheep dealers, 31 butchers, 2 slaughterhouse managers, and 510 consumers between 2019 and 2021. The study identified two distinct marketing circuits for sheep meat in the region, one of which is practiced year-round, and the other during the religious celebration of Aid El Adha. However, the weak organization of different actors in the value chain led to price fluctuations throughout the year. The study also revealed that sheep dealers had a lower net commercial margin than butchers, with an average of 5,902 DA/head for the former and a range of 7,200 DA to 8,200 DA for the latter, depending on the carcass category. Moreover, the findings presented in this study not only contribute to academic knowledge but also serve as a practical guide for decision-makers, empowering them to enact policies that positively impact the organization, efficiency, and sustainability of the sheep meat value chain in the Tiaret region.