Argentina: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Argentina

The Argentinian market for meat of camels and other animals reduced modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a mild decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Argentina

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 60%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat of camels and other animals decreased by -76.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 78%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for camel and other animal meat exports from Argentina, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, camel and other animal meat exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled -20.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-20.0% per year) and Germany (-16.5% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for meat of camels and other animals exports from Argentina, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to -19.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-16.5% per year) and Germany (-19.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 32% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 54%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, purchases abroad of meat of camels and other animals decreased by -14.1% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after eight years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 92%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 138%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X kg) constituted the largest camel and other animal meat supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, camel and other animal meat imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +20.5%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat of camels and other animals to Argentina, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +24.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, camel and other animal meat import price decreased by -11.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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