Austria: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Austria

In 2022, the Austrian market for meat of camels and other animals was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Austria

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 7%. Camel and other animal meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of meat of camels and other animals in Austria was estimated at X kg per head in 2022, increasing by 1.7% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the average camel and other animal meat yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in Austria dropped slightly to X heads in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Austria

After four years of decline, overseas shipments of meat of camels and other animals increased by 12% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of camel and other animal meat exports from Austria, together comprising 94% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of -0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for camel and other animal meat exported from Austria were Switzerland ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovenia ($X), with a combined 95% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Switzerland, with a CAGR of -0.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 France (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Austria

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of meat of camels and other animals, when their volume increased by 67% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight reduction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of camel and other animal meat to Austria, accounting for a 49% 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 tons), twofold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+18.3% per year) and Hungary (-2.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat of camels and other animals to Austria, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+14.5% per year) and Hungary (-5.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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