MERCOSUR: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for meat of camels and other animals shrank modestly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in MERCOSUR

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated pronounced growth 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 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Argentina (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average camel and other animal meat yield contracted to X kg per head in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

The global number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production amounted to X heads in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of meat of camels and other animals exported in MERCOSUR fell to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021. Overall, exports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Ecuador (X tons) represented the main exporter of meat of camels and other animals, generating X% of total exports. Chile (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Argentina (X tons) and Peru (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports.

Ecuador was also the fastest-growing in terms of the meat of camels and other animals exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Peru (X%), Chile (X%) and Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Ecuador and Peru increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest camel and other animal meat supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Ecuador ($X), Chile ($X) and Argentina ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of meat of camels and other animals were imported in MERCOSUR; increasing by X% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Suriname (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) dominates imports structure, together comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Guyana (X tons) and Colombia (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. Argentina (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest camel and other animal meat importing markets in MERCOSUR were Venezuela ($X), Suriname ($X) and Guyana ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Colombia and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Argentina, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a mild 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 import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Suriname ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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