Asia: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Asia

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Asian market for meat of camels and other animals, when its value decreased by -1% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Asia

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 72%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of camel and other animal meat production was China (X tons), accounting for 47% of total volume. Moreover, camel and other animal meat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (X tons), threefold. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (+0.9% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+8.9% per year).

The average camel and other animal meat yield dropped modestly to X kg per head in 2022, reducing by -3.3% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in Asia; growing by 1.6% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, saw a mild reduction. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports in Asia

In 2022, the amount of meat of camels and other animals exported in Asia soared to X tons, growing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), China (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) represented roughly 80% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), comprising an 11% share of total exports. Pakistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +35.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), China ($X) and Indonesia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 86% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.2%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +33.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 25% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.6%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports in Asia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of meat of camels and other animals, when their volume increased by 22% to X tons. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +101.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), distantly followed by China (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the major importers of meat of camels and other animals, together comprising 80% of total imports. Japan (X tons), Macao SAR (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +40.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), China ($X) and Oman ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 74% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of +40.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -6.7% against the previous year. Import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 increased by +73.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Macao SAR (+9.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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