Nigeria: Camel Meat Market Overview 2021

Camel Meat Market Size in Nigeria

In 2019, the Nigerien camel meat market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Camel Meat Production in Nigeria

In value terms, camel meat production reduced to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, production increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

In 2019, the average yield of camel meat in Nigeria amounted to X kg per head, stabilizing at 2018 figures. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In 2019, the number of animals slaughtered for camel meat production in Nigeria totaled X head, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Camel Meat Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2019, approx. X kg of camel meat were exported from Nigeria; stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, camel meat exports totaled $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X kg) was the main destination for camel meat exports from Nigeria, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ghana was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Ghana was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average camel meat export price amounted to $X per tonne, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Ghana.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ghana amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for camel meat in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of camel meat consumption in 2019 were Sudan (146K tonnes), Saudi Arabia (109K tonnes) and Kenya (71K tonnes), together comprising 53% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of camel meat in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of camel meat production in 2019 were Sudan (146K tonnes), Saudi Arabia (109K tonnes) and Kenya (71K tonnes), together accounting for 53% of global production.

What is the average export price for camel meat in Nigeria?

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The average camel meat export price stood at $17,500 per tonne in 2019, flattening at the previous year.