GCC: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in GCC

The GCC market for meat of camels and other animals fell modestly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in GCC

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of camel and other animal meat production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, camel and other animal meat production in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Saudi Arabia totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

The average camel and other animal meat yield fell to X kg per head in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. The yield indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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 yield increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the camel and other animal meat yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in GCC; with an increase of X% against 2021. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 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 GCC

Camel and other animal meat exports shrank markedly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Kuwait (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest camel and other animal meat supplying countries in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Kuwait ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest increase 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 increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports in GCC

Camel and other animal meat imports was estimated at X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Oman was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Qatar (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Oman 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. Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. the United Arab Emirates (X%), Bahrain (X%) and Qatar (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Oman (X p.p.) and Kuwait (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Oman ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported meat of camels and other animals in GCC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a X% share.

In Oman, camel and other animal meat imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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