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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%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of camel and other animal meat consumption in 2021 were China, Russia and Papua New Guinea, with a combined 30% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by the United States, India, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Ghana and Kenya, which together accounted for a further 37%.
The countries with the highest volumes of camel and other animal meat production in 2021 were China, Russia and Papua New Guinea, together comprising 30% of global production. The United States, India, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Ghana and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.
In value terms, Jordan constituted the largest supplier of camel and other animal meat to Saudi Arabia.
In value terms, the United Arab Emirates remains the key foreign market for camel and other animal meat exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bahrain, with a 13% share of total exports.
The average export price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $4,937 per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year.
In 2021, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $2,853 per ton, picking up by 106% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for camel and other animal meat in Saudi Arabia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1166 - Meat nes
  • FCL 1158 - Meat of other domestic camelids
  • FCL 1151 - Meat of other domestic rodents
  • FCL 1089 - Meat of pigeons and other birds nes
  • FCL 1127 - Meat of camels
  • FCL 1128 - Offals of camels, edibles
  • FCL 1163 - Game meat
  • FCL 1167 - Offals nes

Country coverage:

  • Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
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  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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