EU: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in the EU

After five years of decline, the EU market for meat of camels and other animals increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in the EU

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

In 2022, the average yield of meat of camels and other animals in the European Union was estimated at X kg per head, approximately equating the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the camel and other animal meat yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The global number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production contracted slightly to X heads in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, the number of producing animals recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat of camels and other animals increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X 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 $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) represented the main exporters of meat of camels and other animals, together creating X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports in the EU

In 2022, overseas purchases of meat of camels and other animals were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the key importers of meat of camels and other animals, together achieving X% of total imports. Finland (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest camel and other animal meat importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Austria and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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