Spain: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Spain

The Spanish market for meat of camels and other animals fell to $X in 2022, waning by -6.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Spain

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 7.8%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Spain

Camel and other animal meat exports from Spain amounted to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 2.1% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 30%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of camel and other animal meat exports from Spain, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Belgium, Portugal, the United States, the Netherlands, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +39.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for camel and other animal meat exported from Spain were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 60% share of total exports. Belgium, the United States, Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +38.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Portugal (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Spain

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat of camels and other animals decreased by -12.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -23.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -2.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 47%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of camel and other animal meat to Spain, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, camel and other animal meat imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France amounted to +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+14.9% per year) and Poland (+37.4% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat of camels and other animals to Spain, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+16.5% per year) and Poland (+59.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. 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 +12.3% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 43%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($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 (+24.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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