Camel and Other Animal Meat Market

The article projects a positive trend in the global market for meat of camels and other animals, with consumption and production expected to increase steadily from 2022 to 2030. Leading consuming and producing countries include China, Russia, and Papua New Guinea. The market is expected to reach a volume of 5.2M tons and a value of $36.4B by the end of 2030. Import and export trends are also discussed, with countries like New Zealand, Poland, and Spain emerging as major exporters of camel and other animal meat. Overall, the market shows potential for growth in the coming years.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for meat of camels and other animals worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 5.2M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $36.4B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

In 2022, the amount of meat of camels and other animals consumed worldwide stood at 4.6M tons, almost unchanged from 2021. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The size of the market for meat of camels and other animals worldwide contracted to $27.9B in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the market value increased by 5.7% against the previous year. Global consumption peaked at $29.2B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (537K tons), Russia (510K tons) and Papua New Guinea (437K tons), with a combined 32% share of global consumption. The United States, India, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +5.4%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($3B), China ($2.7B) and Papua New Guinea ($2.2B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, with a combined 28% share of the global market. The United States, Cote d'Ivoire, Sudan, Ethiopia, India, Ghana, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +5.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of camel and other animal meat per capita consumption was registered in Papua New Guinea (47 kg per person), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (6.8 kg per person), Ghana (3.7 kg per person) and Sudan (3.6 kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of camel and other animal meat was estimated at 0.6 kg per person.

In Papua New Guinea, camel and other animal meat per capita consumption remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Cote d'Ivoire (-1.4% per year) and Ghana (-2.1% per year).

Production

World Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

In 2022, approx. 4.6M tons of meat of camels and other animals were produced worldwide; remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 3.3%. Over the period under review, global production attained the peak volume in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future. The general positive trend in terms output was largely conditioned by a modest expansion of the number of producing animals and a slight increase in yield figures.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production reduced slightly to $27.9B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level at $30.4B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (538K tons), Russia (510K tons) and Papua New Guinea (437K tons), together comprising 32% of global production. The United States, India, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +5.2%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Yield

The global average camel and other animal meat yield reached 35 kg per head in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average camel and other animal meat yield attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Producing Animals

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production worldwide reduced slightly to 132M heads, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 0.5% against the previous year. As a result, the amount of animals produced attained the peak level of 139M heads. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a lower figure.

Imports

World Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat of camels and other animals was finally on the rise to reach 83K 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum at 114K tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports surged to $616M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at $710M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Germany (14K tons), followed by France (9.4K tons), the United States (8K tons), Belgium (7.4K tons), the Netherlands (7K tons) and Hong Kong SAR (4.2K tons) were the major importers of meat of camels and other animals, together mixing up 61% of total imports. Italy (3.6K tons), Austria (3.2K tons), Switzerland (2.8K tons), China (2.5K tons), Finland (1.8K tons), Slovenia (1.6K tons) and Sweden (1.6K tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +34.2%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($94M), France ($64M) and Belgium ($58M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 35% of global imports. The Netherlands, the United States, Switzerland, Italy, Hong Kong SAR, Austria, China, Sweden, Slovenia and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

China, with a CAGR of +40.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 $7,446 per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $7,480 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($16,748 per ton), while Germany ($6,539 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 (+8.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

In 2022, overseas shipments of meat of camels and other animals increased by 5.8% to 87K tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 11%. The global exports peaked at 105K tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports skyrocketed to $645M in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure at $733M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports By Country

New Zealand (13K tons) and Poland (12K tons) were the largest exporters of meat of camels and other animals in 2022, finishing at near 15% and 14% of total exports, respectively. Spain (6.8K tons) took a 7.9% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (7.1%) and China (4.5%). The following exporters - Germany (3.9K tons), Belgium (3.9K tons), France (3.7K tons), Hungary (3.5K tons), the UK (3.2K tons), Vietnam (2.9K tons), Australia (2.7K tons) and Iceland (2.6K tons) - together made up 30% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Iceland (with a CAGR of +9.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Zealand ($121M), Poland ($63M) and the Netherlands ($52M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 37% share of global exports. Spain, Germany, Belgium, France, China, Vietnam, Iceland, Hungary, the UK and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

China, with a CAGR of +8.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $7,415 per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 17%. The global export price peaked at $7,563 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 ($11,526 per ton), while Australia ($4,580 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.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform