China: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in China

The Chinese market for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in China

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 127% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of meat of camels and other animals in China rose modestly to X tons per head in 2022, growing by 2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the yield indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 yield increased by +6.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average camel and other animal meat yield reached the peak level at X tons per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in China shrank to X heads, dropping by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 21% 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from China

In 2022, the amount of meat of camels and other animals exported from China dropped to X tons, with a decrease of -10.7% against 2021. In general, total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +17.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons) was the main destination for camel and other animal meat exports from China, accounting for a approx. 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Korea was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Korea was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, growing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 33%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Korea.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Hong Kong SAR amounted to +4.0% per year.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into China

In 2022, camel and other animal meat imports into China soared to X tons, jumping by 30% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 180%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 179%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from New Zealand stood at +34.3%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from New Zealand stood at +40.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +43.9% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for New Zealand amounted to +4.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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