Slovenia: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Slovenia

The Slovene market for meat of camels and other animals skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 43% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a significant expansion. Camel and other animal meat consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Slovenia

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 569,499,900%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, overseas shipments of meat of camels and other animals increased by 2% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +49.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +59.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of camel and other animal meat exports from Slovenia, together comprising 75% of total exports. Spain, the Netherlands, Croatia and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +106.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for meat of camels and other animals exports from Slovenia, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland totaled +8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+5.8% per year) and France (+0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Croatia (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, approx. X tons of meat of camels and other animals were imported into Slovenia; standing approx. at 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 84% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 113%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of camel and other animal meat imports to Slovenia, with a combined 73% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Austria, Slovakia and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +48.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat of camels and other animals to Slovenia, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland totaled +16.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+6.4% per year) and Spain (+5.4% 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 34% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+28.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform