China: Camel Meat Market Overview 2021

Camel Meat Market Size in China

In 2020, the Chinese camel meat market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Camel meat consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Camel Meat Production in China

In value terms, camel meat production expanded modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. in general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. from 2014 to 2020, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of camel meat in China amounted to X kg per head in 2020, approximately mirroring the previous year. in general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average camel meat yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2007; afterwards, it flattened through to 2020.

In 2020, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for camel meat production in China; growing by X% compared with 2019 figures. Overall, the total number of producing animals indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2020: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, number of animals slaughtered for camel meat production increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by X% year-to-year. The number of animals slaughtered for camel meat production peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Camel Meat Exports

Exports from China

For the third consecutive year, China recorded decline in shipments abroad of camel meat, which decreased by X% to X kg in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic curtailment. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel meat exports stood at $X in 2020. Overall, exports faced a precipitous decline. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ghana was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Ghana was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average camel meat export price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a dramatic descent. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, 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 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ghana amounted to X% per year.

Camel Meat Imports

Imports into China

Camel meat imports into China totaled X kg in 2020, standing approx. at the year before. in general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X kg in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel meat imports totaled $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kuwait was relatively modest.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Kuwait was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average camel meat import price amounted to $X per tonne, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Kuwait.

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kuwait amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform