Romania: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Romania

The Romanian market for meat of camels and other animals dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -8.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Romania

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of meat of camels and other animals were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a precipitous slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 8,679% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 7,647%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for camel and other animal meat exports from Romania, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, camel and other animal meat exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Moldova (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +25.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (-20.7% per year) and Hungary (-40.4% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for meat of camels and other animals exports from Romania, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Moldova ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at +23.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (-5.9% per year) and Hungary (-37.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, surging by 46% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 149%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Moldova (+18.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of meat of camels and other animals were imported into Romania; dropping by -42% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 157%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 88% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of camel and other animal meat to Romania, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, camel and other animal meat imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+10.6% per year) and Poland (+4.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest camel and other animal meat suppliers to Romania were Hungary ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovenia ($X), together comprising 70% of total imports. Spain, Belgium, Poland and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +25.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.6% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 import price increased by +72.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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