Ecuador: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian market for meat of camels and other animals was estimated at $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Ecuador

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +63.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 100%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of meat of camels and other animals, when their volume decreased by -43.1% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 118%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for camel and other animal meat exports from Ecuador, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +5.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for meat of camels and other animals exports from Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +3.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 99% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -2.0% per year.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, approx. X tons of meat of camels and other animals were imported into Ecuador; which is down by -24.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 245% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure 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 declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 566%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at -10.7%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +4.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 93%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +16.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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