Saudi Arabia: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the Saudi market for meat of camels and other animals increased by 0.2% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw strong growth. Camel and other animal meat consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 78% against the previous year. Camel and other animal meat production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of meat of camels and other animals in Saudi Arabia shrank to X kg per head, with a decrease of -9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 94% 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 2021, and then declined in the following year.

The number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in Saudi Arabia rose markedly to X heads in 2022, surging by 5.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 6.3%. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, approx. X tons of meat of camels and other animals were exported from Saudi Arabia; which is down by -15.2% on 2020 figures. In general, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for camel and other animal meat exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, camel and other animal meat exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled -8.6%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for meat of camels and other animals exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled -3.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -3.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 55%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, purchases abroad of meat of camels and other animals decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 337% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 130% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) were the main suppliers of camel and other animal meat imports to Saudi Arabia.

From 2013 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Jordan (with a CAGR of +41.5%).

In value terms, Jordan ($X) and New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest camel and other animal meat suppliers to Saudi Arabia.

Among the main suppliers, Jordan, with a CAGR of +14.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Jordan totaled $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (-4.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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