MENA: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in MENA

The MENA's market for meat of camels and other animals reached $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in MENA

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of camel and other animal meat production, accounting for 38% of total volume. Moreover, camel and other animal meat production in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Morocco (X tons), twofold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 14% share.

In Saudi Arabia, camel and other animal meat production increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (+0.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+3.6% per year).

The average camel and other animal meat yield contracted to X kg per head in 2022, which is down by -3.2% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the camel and other animal meat yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in MENA amounted to X heads, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, the number of producing animals, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by 1.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports in MENA

In 2022, overseas shipments of meat of camels and other animals decreased by -13.2% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 118%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 82% of total exports in 2022. Oman (X tons) took a 9.5% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (5.4%).

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the meat of camels and other animals exports, with a CAGR of +35.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Oman (+18.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Turkey (-6.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+78 p.p.) and Oman (+7.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Turkey (-4.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest camel and other animal meat supplier in MENA, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at +33.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (-1.4% per year) and Oman (+19.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($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 (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of meat of camels and other animals were imported in MENA; with an increase of 60% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 124% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 81%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Oman (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together constituting 80% of total imports. Morocco (X tons) held a 7.1% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Yemen (6.3%). Qatar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +137.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Oman ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported meat of camels and other animals in MENA, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Oman amounted to +36.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+25.9% per year) and Morocco (+94.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -27.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform