Iraq: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Iraq

The Iraqi market for meat of camels and other animals fell to $X in 2022, waning by -9.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a mild downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Iraq

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. Camel and other animal meat production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average camel and other animal meat yield in Iraq reached X kg per head, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 1.8%. The camel and other animal meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in Iraq; waning by -3.7% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the total number of producing animals indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production increased by +154.8% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by 67%. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Iraq

In 2020, overseas shipments of meat of camels and other animals decreased by 0% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports totaled $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. The exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

From 2017 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to No country was relatively modest.

From 2017 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to No country was relatively modest.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat of camels and other animals decreased by -61.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 458%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 356%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the main camel and other animal meat supplier to Iraq, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +130.1%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat of camels and other animals to Iraq.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +85.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 135% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iran amounted to +94.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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