SADC: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in SADC

The SADC market for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in SADC

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) remains the largest camel and other animal meat producing country in SADC, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, camel and other animal meat production in Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Africa (X tons), threefold. Zambia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Democratic Republic of the Congo was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

The average camel and other animal meat yield was estimated at X tons per head in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the camel and other animal meat yield hit record highs at X tons per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in SADC reduced modestly to X heads, falling by X% on 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports in SADC

For the third year in a row, SADC recorded decline in shipments abroad of meat of camels and other animals, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Tanzania (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Namibia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Swaziland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to camel and other animal meat exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Swaziland (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Swaziland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tanzania (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.) and Swaziland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Namibia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest camel and other animal meat supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, camel and other animal meat exports shrank by 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: Tanzania (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated measured growth 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 export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Tanzania ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports in SADC

Camel and other animal meat imports declined markedly to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tanzania represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached X% of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Botswana (X%) and Angola (X%). South Africa (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Tanzania 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. Swaziland (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Angola (X%), Botswana (X%) and South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tanzania (X p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) and Swaziland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Angola (X p.p.), Botswana (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported meat of camels and other animals in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Botswana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Botswana (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a remarkable 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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