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Saudi Arabia: Camel Meat Market 2024

Camel Meat Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the Saudi camel meat market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Camel Meat Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, camel meat production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of camel meat in Saudi Arabia reached X kg per head in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The camel meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for camel meat production in Saudi Arabia; growing by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Camel Meat Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of camel meat, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, camel meat exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for camel meat exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2016 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Oman was relatively modest.

From 2016 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Oman was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average camel meat export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2016 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to X% per year.

Camel Meat Imports

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), India (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) were the main suppliers of camel meat imports to Saudi Arabia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2013 to 2019, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest camel meat suppliers to Saudi Arabia were India ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Ethiopia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average camel meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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

The country with the largest volume of camel meat consumption was Sudan, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, camel meat consumption in Sudan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Saudi Arabia, twofold. Kenya ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.5% share.

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

Sudan constituted the country with the largest volume of camel meat production, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, camel meat production in Sudan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Saudi Arabia, twofold. Kenya ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of camel meat to Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the largest camel meat suppliers to Saudi Arabia were India, Pakistan and Ethiopia, together comprising 99% of total imports.

What is the average export price for camel meat in Saudi Arabia?

The average camel meat export price stood at $3,521 per ton in 2022, rising by 21% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for camel meat in Saudi Arabia?

The average camel meat import price stood at $6,064 per ton in 2019, remaining constant against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the camel meat market in Saudi Arabia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1127 - Meat of camels

Country coverage:

Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023