Africa: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Africa

The African market for meat of camels and other animals totaled $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, consumption attained 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 Africa

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Sudan (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Somalia, Morocco, South Africa, Congo and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average camel and other animal meat yield in Africa was estimated at X kg per head, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in Africa amounted to X heads, remaining stable against 2021. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports in Africa

For the third year in a row, Africa recorded decline in shipments abroad of meat of camels and other animals, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Tanzania (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Kenya (X%) and Namibia (X%). Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Swaziland (X%), Tanzania (X%), Kenya (X%) and Ethiopia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tanzania (X p.p.), Kenya (X p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.), Ethiopia (X p.p.) and Swaziland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) and Namibia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest camel and other animal meat supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, camel and other animal meat exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, camel and other animal meat export price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports in Africa

For the fifth consecutive year, Africa recorded decline in overseas purchases of meat of camels and other animals, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) was the major importer of meat of camels and other animals, mixing up X% of total imports. Gabon (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mali (X%), Senegal (X%), Djibouti (X%) and Tanzania (X%). Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Morocco was also the fastest-growing in terms of the meat of camels and other animals imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Senegal (X%), Tanzania (X%), Mali (X%), Djibouti (X%) and Gabon (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Morocco, Mali, Gabon, Senegal, Djibouti, Tanzania and Democratic Republic of the Congo increased by X, X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported meat of camels and other animals in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mali ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Djibouti, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Morocco amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mali (X% per year) and Djibouti (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

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

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

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