Egypt: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Egypt

The Egyptian market for meat of camels and other animals dropped modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -4.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a slight setback. Camel and other animal meat consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Egypt

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 15%. Camel and other animal meat production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average camel and other animal meat yield in Egypt was estimated at X kg per X heads, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by 29%. The camel and other animal meat yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in Egypt totaled X heads in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1.6%. The number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production peaked at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, approx. X tons of meat of camels and other animals were exported from Egypt; dropping by -87.2% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 725% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 354%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X kg) and Kuwait (X kg) were the main destinations of camel and other animal meat exports from Egypt, together comprising 89% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sudan (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Sudan ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Kuwait ($X) were the largest markets for camel and other animal meat exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

Sudan, with a CAGR of +31.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 88% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 Iraq (+135.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, overseas purchases of meat of camels and other animals increased by 293% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 903%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,140% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) was the main camel and other animal meat supplier to Egypt, accounting for a approx. 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia stood at +273.7%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia totaled +303.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ethiopia amounted to +28.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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