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United Kingdom: Camel Meat Market 2025

Camel Meat Market Size in the UK

The UK camel meat market fell dramatically to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -61.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a sharp downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Camel Meat Production in the UK

In value terms, camel meat production contracted markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 305% against the previous year. Camel meat production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Camel Meat Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, overseas shipments of camel meat increased by 16% to X kg, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X kg in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel meat exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a pronounced increase. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X kg) was the main destination for camel meat exports from the UK, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bahrain totaled +9.3%.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) also remains the key foreign market for camel meat exports from the UK.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bahrain stood at +7.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average camel meat export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -56.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bahrain.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for New Zealand amounted to +48.0% per year.

Camel Meat Imports

Imports into the UK

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of camel meat increased by 96% to X tons in 2019. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 114%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel meat imports soared to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 601% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest camel meat supplier to the UK, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, camel meat imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia amounted to +41.6%.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of camel meat to the UK, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia totaled +65.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average camel meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 432% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5,608.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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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. These countries were followed by Somalia, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, China, Mauritania, Oman, Mongolia, Niger and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 39%.

What are the leading suppliers of camel meat to the UK?

In value terms, Australia constituted the largest supplier of camel meat to the UK, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 10% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of camel meat from the UK?

In value terms, Poland remains the key foreign market for camel meat exports from the UK, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bahrain, with a 29% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for camel meat in the UK?

The average camel meat export price stood at $3,544 per ton in 2020, declining by -14.3% against the previous year.

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

The average camel meat import price stood at $10,461 per ton in 2020, waning by -1.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the camel meat market in the UK. 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:

United Kingdom

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
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
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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
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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