Chad: Towards the end of live cattle exports from 2028

Chad plans to end live animal exports from January 1, 2028. This policy, included in the circular letter relating to the preparation of the 2027 draft finance law, reflects the authorities' desire to further process animal resources within the national territory in order to increase added value, jobs and public revenue.

To ensure a successful transition, the government plans to accelerate the development of the infrastructure needed to modernize the sector. By 2028, it aims to complete the slaughterhouses currently under construction, strengthen cold chains, logistics platforms, health control systems, and appropriate means of transport.

The goal is to gradually replace the export of live animals with that of meat and other products from local processing.

This reform is a continuation of measures already undertaken by the Chadian authorities. Since January 1, 2025, taxes on livestock sales have been increased by 33,3% to boost revenue generated by the sector. It also aligns with the "Chad Connection 2030" strategy, which allocates 400 billion CFA francs for investment to modernize the sector.

This decision comes at a time when livestock exports are one of the country's main sources of foreign revenue. By focusing on local processing rather than the sale of live animals, the authorities hope to strengthen the competitiveness of the national economy, create more jobs, and increase the economic benefits of the sector.

Djamila Kambou