United Arab Emirates: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in the United Arab Emirates

The market for meat of camels and other animals in the United Arab Emirates fell slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by -1.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 8.3%. Camel and other animal meat consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of meat of camels and other animals in the United Arab Emirates stood at X kg per head, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average camel and other animal meat yield attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in the United Arab Emirates; waning by -1.9% compared with the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

After five years of growth, overseas shipments of meat of camels and other animals decreased by -3.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 161%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 163% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for camel and other animal meat exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, camel and other animal meat exports to Bahrain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bahrain amounted to +47.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+194.7% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+194.5% per year).

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for meat of camels and other animals exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bahrain stood at +45.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+405.2% per year) and Tanzania (+161.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 Kyrgyzstan (+71.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Camel and other animal meat imports into the United Arab Emirates contracted sharply to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -80.8% on the previous year. In general, imports showed a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 173%. As a result, imports attained 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 fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 99.9%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of camel and other animal meat imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 63% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +49.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat of camels and other animals to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 8.7% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from New Zealand stood at +46.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-9.3% per year) and the UK (+38.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for meat of camels and other animals stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 107% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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