Switzerland: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss market for meat of camels and other animals increased by 9.2% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Switzerland

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by -5.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 118%. Camel and other animal meat production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of meat of camels and other animals were exported from Switzerland; waning by -23.6% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 364% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 412%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of camel and other animal meat exports from Switzerland, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +9.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for camel and other animal meat exported from Switzerland were Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 94% share of total exports.

Austria, with a CAGR of -1.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -36.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Germany (-2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, purchases abroad of meat of camels and other animals increased by 0.3% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 11%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of camel and other animal meat imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 60% of total imports. New Zealand, France, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Indonesia, Belgium and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +27.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest camel and other animal meat suppliers to Switzerland were Austria ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports. New Zealand, France, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Poland and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +23.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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