Overview of the Global Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals

The global market for meat of camels and other animals declined to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 6.5%. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the global market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Papua New Guinea (X tons), together accounting for 31% of global production. The United States, India, Sudan, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Ghana and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +8.9%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the global average yield of meat of camels and other animals declined slightly to X kg per head, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average camel and other animal meat yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In 2022, global number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production reached X heads, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 0.5%. As a result, the number of producing animals reached the peak level of X heads. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports

In 2022, the amount of meat of camels and other animals exported worldwide rose rapidly to X tons, surging by 14% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 18%. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The global exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons), distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the major exporters of meat of camels and other animals, together generating 52% of total exports. China (X tons), Germany (X tons), Hungary (X tons), France (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), the UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Australia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +6.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest camel and other animal meat supplier worldwide, comprising 26% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 8.9% share of global exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in New Zealand stood at +1.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+3.2% per year) and Spain (+3.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat of camels and other animals was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 9.5%. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), followed by France (X tons), the United States (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) represented the key importers of meat of camels and other animals, together creating 57% of total imports. Italy (X tons), Austria (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), China (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Oman (X tons) and the UK (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +40.2%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 34% share of global imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Hong Kong SAR, Austria, China, Oman, the UK and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

In terms of the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of +40.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 11%. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+8.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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