Thailand: Camel Meat Market Overview 2021

Camel Meat Market Size in Thailand

For the thirteenth consecutive year, the Thai camel meat market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2019. In general, consumption showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Camel Meat Production in Thailand

In value terms, camel meat production reached $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

In 2019, the average yield of camel meat in Thailand totaled X kg per head, stabilizing at the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In 2019, approx. X head of animals slaughtered for camel meat production in Thailand; remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Camel Meat Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2019, after eleven years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of camel meat, when their volume increased by X% to X kg. In general, exports, however, showed a deep slump. Exports peaked at X kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, camel meat exports amounted to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Oman (X kg) was the main destination for camel meat exports from Thailand, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Oman amounted to -X%.

In value terms, Oman ($X) also remains the key foreign market for camel meat exports from Thailand.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Oman stood at -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average camel meat export price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, 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 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman 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), with a combined 53% share 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 comprising 53% of global production.

What are the leading importers of camel meat from Thailand?

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In value terms, Oman ($794) remains the key foreign market for camel meat exports from Thailand.

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

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In 2019, the average camel meat export price amounted to $4,180 per tonne, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.