China: Camel Meat Market 2023

Camel Meat Market Size in China

After three years of growth, the Chinese camel meat market decreased by -0.9% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption recorded a slight setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Camel Meat Production in China

In value terms, camel meat production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of camel meat in China dropped to X kg per head, declining by -6% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 13%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head, and then contracted in the following year.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for camel meat production in China expanded rapidly to X heads, increasing by 5.4% compared with 2020. In general, the total number of producing animals indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, number of animals slaughtered for camel meat production decreased by -4.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by 33%. The number of animals slaughtered for camel meat production peaked at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Camel Meat Exports

Exports from China

In 2018, the amount of camel meat exported from China contracted rapidly to X kg, dropping by -20% against 2017. Overall, exports showed a sharp shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel meat exports dropped notably to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X kg) was the main destination for camel meat exports from China, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ghana was relatively modest.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for camel meat exports from China.

From 2013 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Ghana was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average camel meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a sharp curtailment. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, 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 Ghana.

From 2013 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ghana amounted to 0.0% per year.

Camel Meat Imports

Imports by Country

In 2018, Kuwait (X kg) was the main supplier of camel meat to China, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2018 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kuwait was relatively modest.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) constituted the largest supplier of camel meat to China.

From 2018 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kuwait was relatively modest.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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