Kenya: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Kenya

The Kenyan market for meat of camels and other animals was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. Camel and other animal meat consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Kenya

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production shrank significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 179% against the previous year. Camel and other animal meat production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of meat of camels and other animals in Kenya dropped to X kg per head, reducing by -10.2% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 28%. The camel and other animal meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in Kenya; increasing by 28% against 2021 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by 37%. As a result, the number of animals produced attained the peak level of X heads. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Kenya

For the third year in a row, Kenya recorded growth in shipments abroad of meat of camels and other animals, which increased by 28% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 306% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 233%. 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

South Sudan (X kg) and Tanzania (X kg) were the main destinations of camel and other animal meat exports from Kenya.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +18.9%).

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) and South Sudan ($X) constituted the largest markets for camel and other animal meat exported from Kenya worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +22.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -21.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 84% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Somalia (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, purchases abroad of meat of camels and other animals decreased by -32.9% to X kg, falling for the sixth consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 665%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 407%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy was relatively modest.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +36.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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