Middle East: Camel Meat Market 2024

Camel Meat Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern camel meat market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market 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. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Camel Meat Production in the Middle East

In value terms, camel meat production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. 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 comprising X% of total production. Iran, Kuwait and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average camel meat yield expanded to X kg per head in 2022, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the camel meat yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for camel meat production in the Middle East reached X heads, picking up by X% compared with the year before. The total number of producing animals 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, number of animals slaughtered for camel meat production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

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Camel Meat Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, shipments abroad of camel meat decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, camel meat exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), mixing up an X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to camel meat exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. At the same time, Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kuwait (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest camel meat supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($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 the Middle East 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 downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 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 the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of camel meat imported in the Middle East shrank slightly to X tons, reducing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, camel meat imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Oman dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to camel meat imports into Oman stood at X%. At the same time, Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Oman and Kuwait increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Oman stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked 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, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Oman stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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