France: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in France

The French market for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a mild decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in France

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of meat of camels and other animals in France was estimated at X kg per head in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 5.6%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average camel and other animal meat yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in France declined slightly to X heads in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1.5%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of meat of camels and other animals increased by 2.5% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 37%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for camel and other animal meat exports from France, with a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, camel and other animal meat exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+11.4% per year) and Germany (-3.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for camel and other animal meat exported from France were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 57% share of total exports. Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the UK, Hong Kong SAR, Luxembourg and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +21.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 11%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of meat of camels and other animals were imported into France; growing by 26% compared with the previous year. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 33%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of camel and other animal meat imports to France, with a combined 58% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +20.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest camel and other animal meat suppliers to France, together accounting for 57% of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +19.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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