Belarus: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Belarus

In 2022, the Belarusian market for meat of camels and other animals decreased by -88.9% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, consumption faced a significant decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Belarus

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat of camels and other animals increased by 81% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 256%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 274%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for camel and other animal meat exports from Belarus, with a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, camel and other animal meat exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Azerbaijan (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to +26.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Azerbaijan (-29.8% per year) and Kazakhstan (+429.9% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Russia ($X) and Azerbaijan ($X) constituted the largest markets for camel and other animal meat exported from Belarus worldwide.

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +722.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 28% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. 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 external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Kazakhstan (+55.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat of camels and other animals increased by 437% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports saw strong growth. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 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 continue to indicate measured growth. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main supplier of camel and other animal meat to Belarus, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled +17.0%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat of camels and other animals to Belarus.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia amounted to +2.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -25.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 48% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -12.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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