Oman: Camel Meat Market 2025

Camel Meat Market Size in Oman

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was decline in the Omani camel meat market, when its value decreased by -2.4% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +57.4% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Camel Meat Production in Oman

In value terms, camel meat production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 221% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of camel meat in Oman amounted to X kg per head, almost unchanged from 2021. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by less than 0.1% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average camel meat yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for camel meat production in Oman fell to X heads, leveling off at 2021 figures. Overall, the total number of producing animals indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for camel meat production increased by +114.4% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by 80%. The number of animals slaughtered for camel meat production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Camel Meat Exports

Exports from Oman

Camel meat exports from Oman amounted to X tons in 2021, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, camel meat exports stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports showed significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X kg), Kuwait (X kg) and Qatar (X kg) were the main destinations of camel meat exports from Oman.

From 2015 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Qatar ($X) were the largest markets for camel meat exported from Oman worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average camel meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 a decrease of 99.9%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Camel Meat Imports

Imports into Oman

After ten years of growth, overseas purchases of camel meat decreased by -10.9% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 132% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, camel meat imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 174%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of camel meat to Oman, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, camel meat imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +61.6%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of camel meat to Oman, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +62.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average camel meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+0.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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