Ethiopia: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian market for meat of camels and other animals dropped to $X in 2022, falling by -5.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Ethiopia

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 52%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average camel and other animal meat yield in Ethiopia dropped slightly to X kg per head, declining by -2.6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the average camel and other animal meat yield reached the peak level at X kg per head in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in Ethiopia totaled X heads in 2022, with an increase of 3.4% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by 25% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production peaked at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2020, overseas shipments of meat of camels and other animals decreased by -51.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 960% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2020, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 461% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

From 2014 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Oman amounted to +9,625.5%.

In value terms, Oman ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for meat of camels and other animals exports from Ethiopia.

From 2014 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Oman amounted to +20,606.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2020, falling by -24.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 132%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

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

From 2014 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to +112.9% per year.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat of camels and other animals increased by 0.5% to X kg, rising for the second year in a row after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 119%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X kg) was the main camel and other animal meat supplier to Ethiopia, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, camel and other animal meat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +29.8%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat of camels and other animals to Ethiopia, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +41.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 189%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+72.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform