Netherlands: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch market for meat of camels and other animals decreased by -61.2% to $X, falling for the fifth year in a row after six years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat of camels and other animals decreased by -4.4% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -25.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of camel and other animal meat exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 60% of total exports. Finland, Italy, Switzerland, Slovenia, Sweden, the UK, Poland, Norway, Spain and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +20.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for camel and other animal meat exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 55% of total exports. Switzerland, Finland, Slovenia, Italy, Norway, the UK, Sweden, France, Poland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +23.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 42% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 the UK (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into the Netherlands

For the third year in a row, the Netherlands recorded decline in overseas purchases of meat of camels and other animals, which decreased by -32.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 22%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of camel and other animal meat imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 63% of total imports. The UK, Germany, Australia, Slovenia and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +36.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest camel and other animal meat suppliers to the Netherlands were Poland ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 68% of total imports. The UK, Germany, Slovenia, Australia and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +33.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 45% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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