Oman: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Oman

The Omani market for meat of camels and other animals declined slightly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% 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 +7.7% against 2020 indices. Camel and other animal meat consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Oman

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average camel and other animal meat yield in Oman was estimated at X kg per head, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield decreased by -0.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average camel and other animal meat yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in Oman fell modestly to X heads, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the total number of producing animals indicated a remarkable increase 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 and other animal meat production increased by +114.4% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Oman

In 2022, the amount of meat of camels and other animals exported from Oman skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 42% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 197%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 233%. 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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Yemen amounted to +8.2%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Yemen totaled +15.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 211%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Qatar amounted to +74.2% per year.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Oman

In 2022, the amount of meat of camels and other animals imported into Oman dropped slightly to X tons, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 828% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 612% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +53.6%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat of camels and other animals to Oman, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($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 +51.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Pakistan (+3.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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