United Arab Emirates: Camel Meat Market 2025

Camel Meat Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The camel meat market in the United Arab Emirates contracted to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Camel meat consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Camel Meat Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, camel meat production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average camel meat yield in the United Arab Emirates was estimated at X kg per head, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The camel meat yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for camel meat production in the United Arab Emirates reduced slightly to X heads, dropping by -1.9% on the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by 9.3%. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Camel Meat Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

After eight years of growth, shipments abroad of camel meat decreased by -10.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 224% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, camel meat exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 289%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for camel meat exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Oman stood at +51.2%.

In value terms, Oman ($X) also remains the key foreign market for camel meat exports from the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Oman amounted to +48.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average camel meat export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -11.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the 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 Oman amounted to -1.6% per year.

Camel Meat Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of camel meat imported into the United Arab Emirates reduced to X tons, waning by -6.5% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 295% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel meat imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 323% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons) and Sudan (X tons) were the main suppliers of camel meat imports to the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sudan (with a CAGR of +45.6%).

In value terms, the largest camel meat suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were Pakistan ($X) and Sudan ($X).

In terms of the main suppliers, Sudan, with a CAGR of +37.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average camel meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -14.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, camel meat import price increased by +45.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 47%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+2.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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