Italy: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Italy

The Italian market for meat of camels and other animals declined to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 9.1% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Italy

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 15%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Italy

In 2022, the amount of meat of camels and other animals exported from Italy shrank markedly to X tons, which is down by -44.6% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Benin (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of camel and other animal meat exports from Italy, together comprising 49% of total exports. The Dominican Republic, the UK, Austria and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +30.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for meat of camels and other animals exports from Italy, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by the Dominican Republic, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at -6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-9.1% per year) and the Dominican Republic (+20.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin ($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 Germany (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Italy

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of meat of camels and other animals increased by 5% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 27%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 32%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of camel and other animal meat imports to Italy, 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 Slovenia (with a CAGR of +8.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest camel and other animal meat suppliers to Italy were Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 55% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Austria, Hungary, Spain, France, Slovakia, Turkey and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +9.4%, recorded 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, dropping by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 14%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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