Norway: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Norway

In 2022, the Norwegian market for meat of camels and other animals decreased by -0.6% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the market value increased by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Norway

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Norway

Camel and other animal meat exports from Norway surged to X tons in 2022, rising by 82% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 239% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 226%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for camel and other animal meat exports from Norway, with a approx. 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Japan amounted to +53.1%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Japan amounted to +53.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Finland amounted to +9.3% per year.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Norway

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat of camels and other animals increased by 4.2% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 41%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +57.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 37%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of camel and other animal meat imports to Norway, with a combined 61% share of total imports. The UK, Slovenia, Belgium, Estonia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of +25.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), Denmark ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest camel and other animal meat suppliers to Norway, with a combined 61% share of total imports. The UK, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Belgium and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Estonia, with a CAGR of +18.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, surging by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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