MENA: Camel Meat Market 2024

Camel Meat Market Size in MENA

The MENA's camel meat market contracted to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Camel Meat Production in MENA

In value terms, camel meat production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Oman (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

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

In 2022, the average camel meat yield in MENA rose modestly to X kg per head, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The global number of animals slaughtered for camel meat production amounted to X heads in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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Camel Meat Exports

Exports in MENA

After seven years of growth, shipments abroad of camel meat decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, camel meat exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), creating an X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kuwait (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest camel meat supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the United Arab Emirates, camel meat exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, 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.

Camel Meat Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, supplies from abroad of camel meat increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel meat imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Oman was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Oman increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kuwait (X%) and Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Morocco (X p.p.) and Kuwait (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Oman ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported camel meat in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Oman, camel meat imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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