South Africa: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in South Africa

The South African market for meat of camels and other animals expanded slightly to $X in 2022, picking up by 4.5% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -3.0% against 2020 indices. Camel and other animal meat consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in South Africa

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 48%. Camel and other animal meat production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from South Africa

Camel and other animal meat exports from South Africa reduced dramatically to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -75.1% against the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 131% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 118%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main destinations of camel and other animal meat exports from South Africa, with a combined 73% share of total exports. Namibia, France, Italy, Lesotho, Qatar and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +125.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for meat of camels and other animals exports from South Africa, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at -8.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-7.0% per year) and France (+113.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, waning by -28.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 43% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($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 Mozambique (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of meat of camels and other animals increased by 14% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 169%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 288%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Namibia (X tons) was the main camel and other animal meat supplier to South Africa, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Namibia totaled -40.9%.

In value terms, Namibia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat of camels and other animals to South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Namibia amounted to -37.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Namibia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Namibia amounted to +5.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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