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Switzerland: Camel Meat Market 2025

Camel Meat Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss camel meat market fell sharply to $X in 2022, reducing by -80.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption faced a precipitous decrease. Camel meat consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Camel Meat Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X kg of camel meat were imported into Switzerland; dropping by -79.5% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports faced a precipitous setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 258%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel meat imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 260% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X kg) was the main camel meat supplier to Switzerland, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Argentina amounted to -56.8%.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of camel meat to Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Argentina amounted to -46.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average camel meat import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -10.6% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Argentina amounted to +23.4% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for camel meat in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of camel meat consumption in 2020 were Sudan, Saudi Arabia and Kenya, with a combined 51% share of global consumption. Somalia, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, China, Mauritania, Oman, Mongolia, Niger and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

What are the largest producers of camel meat in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of camel meat production in 2020 were Sudan, Saudi Arabia and Kenya, with a combined 51% share of global production. Somalia, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, China, Mauritania, Oman, Mongolia, Niger and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

What are the leading suppliers of camel meat to Switzerland?

In value terms, Chile constituted the largest supplier of camel meat to Switzerland, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 3.4% share of total imports.

What is the average import price for camel meat in Switzerland?

The average camel meat import price stood at $8,762 per ton in 2020, reducing by -31.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the camel meat market in Switzerland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1127 - Meat of camels

Country coverage:

Switzerland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Switzerland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024