Benelux: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux market for meat of camels and other animals decreased by -13.6% to $X, falling for the fifth year in a row after six years of growth. In general, consumption saw a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Benelux

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Belgium (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +2.1%).

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat of camels and other animals decreased by -15.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 21%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest exporter of meat of camels and other animals in Benelux, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near 64% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a 35% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +1.1%).

In value terms, the largest camel and other animal meat supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of -0.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.8%).

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat of camels and other animals decreased by -20.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major importer of meat of camels and other animals in Benelux, comprising 99% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -0.2%).

In value terms, the largest camel and other animal meat importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of -0.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-0.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform