Turkey: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Turkey

The Turkish market for meat of camels and other animals expanded slightly to $X in 2022, rising by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 -9.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Turkey

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 +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 24%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, approx. X tons of meat of camels and other animals were exported from Turkey; which is down by -9.9% compared with 2021. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for camel and other animal meat exports from Turkey, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, camel and other animal meat exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-16.9% per year) and Spain (+43.1% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for meat of camels and other animals exports from Turkey, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-10.2% per year) and Spain (+61.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, growing by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% 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 export price increased by +64.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Spain (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Turkey

For the seventh year in a row, Turkey recorded decline in supplies from abroad of meat of camels and other animals, which decreased by -13.3% to X kg in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 994%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a precipitous setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 585% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X kg) was the main camel and other animal meat supplier to Turkey, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to -11.8%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled -9.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, falling by -3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 74% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to +20.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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