Western Africa: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Western Africa

The West African market for meat of camels and other animals declined to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Western Africa

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 28%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Ghana (X tons), with a combined 77% share of total production. Niger, Mali and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Niger (with a CAGR of +1.1%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average camel and other animal meat yield reached X tons per head in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 6.5%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in Western Africa shrank to X heads, which is down by -2.3% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. As a result, the number of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of this number failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat of camels and other animals increased by 97% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 12,880%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 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 saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 9,151%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of meat of camels and other animals, namely Cote d'Ivoire, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Cote d'Ivoire was also the fastest-growing in terms of the meat of camels and other animals exports, with a CAGR of +17.7% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of Cote d'Ivoire (+83 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) also remains the largest camel and other animal meat supplier in Western Africa.

In Cote d'Ivoire, camel and other animal meat exports increased at an average annual rate of +20.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by 26% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 261% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 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 Cote d'Ivoire.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Cote d'Ivoire amounted to +2.1% per year.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of meat of camels and other animals imported in Western Africa reduced remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -38.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 181% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 166%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Mali represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 42% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons), together committing a 49% share of total imports. Nigeria (X tons) and Guinea (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Senegal (with a CAGR of +72.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mali ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported meat of camels and other animals in Western Africa, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mali amounted to +60.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (+86.9% per year) and Nigeria (-9.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 34% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mali (+9.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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