EU: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in the EU

In 2022, the EU market for meat of camels and other animals was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 7.5%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in the EU

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 8.4% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons), with a combined 63% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +0.9%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

The average camel and other animal meat yield totaled X kg per head in 2022, remaining constant against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 6.7% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in the European Union; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1.7%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports in the EU

In 2022, exports of meat of camels and other animals in the European Union dropped slightly to X tons, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), Hungary (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main exporters of meat of camels and other animals, together creating 81% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +4.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest camel and other animal meat supplying countries in the European Union were Poland ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 44% of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +3.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports in the EU

Camel and other animal meat imports reduced modestly to X tons in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 10%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the key importers of meat of camels and other animals, together making up 81% of total imports. Slovenia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +7.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 54% share of total imports. Belgium, Italy, Austria and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +7.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight downturn. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Austria ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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