Kuwait: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Kuwait

In 2022, the Kuwaiti market for meat of camels and other animals decreased by -5.4% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a buoyant expansion. Camel and other animal meat consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Kuwait

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 300% against the previous year. Camel and other animal meat production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of meat of camels and other animals in Kuwait amounted to X kg per head in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 14%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average camel and other animal meat yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in Kuwait reduced modestly to X heads in 2022, waning by -4.3% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, the number of animals produced reached the peak level of X heads. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of this number failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat of camels and other animals increased by 21% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 1,645%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,341%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for camel and other animal meat exports from Kuwait, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar amounted to +30.1%.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) also remains the key foreign market for meat of camels and other animals exports from Kuwait.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar stood at +42.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -12.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 129%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Qatar.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to +39.4% per year.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, purchases abroad of meat of camels and other animals decreased by -66.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 111% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 119%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of camel and other animal meat imports to Kuwait, together comprising 92% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of +24.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest camel and other animal meat suppliers to Kuwait were Pakistan ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined 85% share of total imports.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of +36.6%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+38.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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