Serbia: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Serbia

The Serbian market for meat of camels and other animals dropped to $X in 2022, declining by -13% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted pronounced growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Serbia

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 135% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Serbia

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of meat of camels and other animals decreased by -29.9% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Croatia (X tons) and North Macedonia (X kg) were the main destinations of camel and other animal meat exports from Serbia.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, Croatia ($X) and North Macedonia ($X) were the largest markets for camel and other animal meat exported from Serbia worldwide.

Croatia, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia stood at $X per ton.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+11.1%).

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Serbia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat of camels and other animals decreased by -32.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 561% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 374% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X kg) were the main suppliers of camel and other animal meat imports to Serbia.

From 2013 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +133.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat of camels and other animals to Serbia, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 31% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Slovenia stood at +132.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+115.4% per year) and Spain (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, rising by 45% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a modest increase from 2013 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. 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 +83.8% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform