Egypt: Camel Meat Market 2025

Camel Meat Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian camel meat market contracted to $X in 2022, shrinking by -12.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Camel Meat Production in Egypt

In value terms, camel meat production contracted remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 688% against the previous year. Camel meat production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average camel meat yield in Egypt reduced to X kg per head, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, camel meat yield increased by +211.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 199% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average camel meat yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for camel meat production in Egypt; with a decrease of -4.1% compared with the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for camel meat production peaked at X heads in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Camel Meat Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, approx. X kg of camel meat were exported from Egypt; with a decrease of -93.4% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,278%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel meat exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 3,190% against the previous year. 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

Bahrain (X kg) was the main destination for camel meat exports from Egypt, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bahrain amounted to +10.5%.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for camel meat exports from Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain totaled +26.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average camel meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -60.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 139% 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 Bahrain.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bahrain amounted to +14.1% per year.

Camel Meat Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of camel meat were imported into Egypt; growing by 306% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, camel meat imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) was the main supplier of camel meat to Egypt, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2020 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia amounted to +305.9%.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of camel meat to Egypt.

From 2020 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia amounted to +355.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average camel meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2020 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +12.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2020 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to +12.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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