Kenya: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Kenya

The Kenyan market for meat of camels and other animals was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Kenya

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production reduced notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Camel and other animal meat production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of meat of camels and other animals in Kenya shrank to X kg per head in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The camel and other animal meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in Kenya; picking up by X% on 2021 figures. In general, the number of producing animals, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the number of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Kenya

For the third year in a row, Kenya recorded growth in overseas shipments of meat of camels and other animals, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) was the main destination for camel and other animal meat exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Sudan (X kg), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Vietnam was relatively modest.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for meat of camels and other animals exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Sudan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Vietnam was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zambia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat of camels and other animals decreased by X% to X kg, falling for the sixth year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X kg) constituted the largest camel and other animal meat supplier to Kenya, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy was relatively modest.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat of camels and other animals to Kenya.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated prominent growth 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 import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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