Greece: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Greece

In 2022, the Greek market for meat of camels and other animals increased by 7.8% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Greece

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 158%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Greece

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of meat of camels and other animals decreased by -38.9% to X kg in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 9,390% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 5,842% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Albania (X kg), Cyprus (X kg) and Bulgaria (X kg) were the main destinations of camel and other animal meat exports from Greece.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Albania (with a CAGR of -4.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Albania ($X) remains the key foreign market for meat of camels and other animals exports from Greece, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cyprus ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Albania was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cyprus (-24.9% per year) and Bulgaria (-13.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 104% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($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 Bulgaria (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Greece

In 2022, overseas purchases of meat of camels and other animals increased by 107% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of camel and other animal meat imports to Greece, with a combined 94% share of total imports. France, Italy and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.3%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +53.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest camel and other animal meat suppliers to Greece were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 92% of total imports. France, Italy and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.6%.

France, with a CAGR of +62.3%, 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

In 2022, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -11.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, camel and other animal meat import price decreased by -21.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 82% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+34.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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