Middle East: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for meat of camels and other animals fell to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak 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 the Middle East

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of camel and other animal meat production was Saudi Arabia (X tons), accounting for 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. The third position in this ranking was held by Oman (X tons), with an X% share.

In Saudi Arabia, camel and other animal meat production expanded 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 Oman (X% per year).

The average camel and other animal meat yield shrank to X kg per head in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. The yield indicated prominent 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.

The global number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production totaled X heads in 2022, picking up by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. 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 the Middle East

Camel and other animal meat exports declined remarkably to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on the previous year. In general, exports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (X%). 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 key 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 the Middle East were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Kuwait, which accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate perceptible growth. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports in the Middle East

Camel and other animal meat imports expanded notably to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Oman represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Kuwait (X%). The following importers - Yemen (X tons) and Qatar (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 and Yemen experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Qatar (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Oman and Kuwait increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

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

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

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 Yemen (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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