Sudan: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Sudan

The Sudanese market for meat of camels and other animals expanded to $X in 2022, growing by 4.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Sudan

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 42%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average camel and other animal meat yield in Sudan surged to X kg per head, jumping by 19% on the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a slight contraction. The camel and other animal meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in Sudan dropped to X heads, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the number of producing animals, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1.4% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat of camels and other animals decreased by -0.8% to X kg, falling for the fifth consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 281% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 437% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X kg) was the main destination for camel and other animal meat exports from Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Oman totaled -3.2%.

In value terms, Oman ($X) also remains the key foreign market for meat of camels and other animals exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Oman totaled -1.3%.

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 2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Oman.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +27.2% per year.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of meat of camels and other animals, when their volume increased by 96% to X tons. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 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, recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 101%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the main camel and other animal meat supplier to Sudan, with a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa (X kg), with a 1.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt totaled +32.3%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat of camels and other animals to Sudan, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 1.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt totaled +40.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 +85.0% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 83% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+87.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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