Argentina: Camel Meat Market Overview 2021

Camel Meat Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian camel meat market was estimated at $X in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Camel Meat Production in Argentina

In value terms, camel meat production totaled $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2019, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of camel meat in Argentina stood at X kg per head in 2019, standing approx. at 2018. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

In 2019, number of animals slaughtered for camel meat production in Argentina was estimated at X head, flattening at 2018. Overall, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Camel Meat Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2019, camel meat exports from Argentina amounted to X kg, approximately mirroring 2018. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Exports peaked at X kg in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel meat exports totaled $X in 2019. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bahrain was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2015, the average camel meat export price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum in 2015 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2007 to 2015, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bahrain amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for camel meat in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of camel meat consumption in 2019 were Sudan (146K tonnes), Saudi Arabia (109K tonnes) and Kenya (71K tonnes), together comprising 53% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of camel meat in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of camel meat production in 2019 were Sudan (146K tonnes), Saudi Arabia (109K tonnes) and Kenya (71K tonnes), with a combined 53% share of global production.

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

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In 2015, the average camel meat export price amounted to $19,868 per tonne, leveling off at the previous year.