Belgium: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Belgium

The Belgian market for meat of camels and other animals was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Belgium

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 40%. Camel and other animal meat production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Belgium

Camel and other animal meat exports from Belgium reduced dramatically to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -30.7% on 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 91%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of camel and other animal meat exports from Belgium, with a combined 72% share of total exports. Italy, Denmark, Luxembourg and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +5.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for camel and other animal meat exported from Belgium were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 65% of total exports. Italy, Denmark, Luxembourg and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +4.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 39% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Italy (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, purchases abroad of meat of camels and other animals decreased by -5.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 37%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 20%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of camel and other animal meat to Belgium, accounting for a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, camel and other animal meat imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold. New Zealand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+3.0% per year) and New Zealand (-6.1% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat of camels and other animals to Belgium, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-6.0% per year) and France (-6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 9.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 19%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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