Pakistan: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Pakistan

The Pakistani market for meat of camels and other animals reduced slightly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a modest increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Pakistan

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 102%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average camel and other animal meat yield in Pakistan amounted to X kg per head, approximately equating the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 20%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average camel and other animal meat yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in Pakistan declined modestly to X heads, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production peaked 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 from Pakistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of meat of camels and other animals were exported from Pakistan; leveling off at 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 968% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 962% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of camel and other animal meat exports from Pakistan, together accounting for 93% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kuwait (with a CAGR of +51.9%), 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 Pakistan were Oman ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together comprising 93% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kuwait, with a CAGR of +75.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 export price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, camel and other animal meat export price increased by +14.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 72% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Kuwait ($X per ton) and Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, overseas purchases of meat of camels and other animals decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 268% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 374% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X kg) was the main supplier of camel and other animal meat to Pakistan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat of camels and other animals to Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -4.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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