Iran: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Iran

The Iranian market for meat of camels and other animals shrank slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by -4.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Iran

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +6.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 30%. Camel and other animal meat production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of meat of camels and other animals in Iran rose significantly to X kg per head in 2022, surging by 8.1% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 22% against the previous year. The camel and other animal meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in Iran contracted to X heads, which is down by -10.2% compared with the year before. In general, the number of producing animals showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 37%. As a result, the number of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Iran

For the third consecutive year, Iran recorded growth in overseas shipments of meat of camels and other animals, which increased by 34% to X tons in 2020. In general, exports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports soared to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 53% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of camel and other animal meat exports from Iran.

From 2013 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +10.4%).

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Oman was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 7.4%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar totaled $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (+7.4%).

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Iran

In 2021, approx. X kg of meat of camels and other animals were imported into Iran; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 190% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, imports faced a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 220% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Malaysia (X kg) constituted the largest camel and other animal meat supplier to Iran, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, camel and other animal meat imports from Malaysia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Oman (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Malaysia totaled -61.5%.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat of camels and other animals to Iran, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 4.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Malaysia amounted to -58.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price recorded noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for Oman amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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