MENA: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2024

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in MENA

The MENA's market for meat of camels and other animals dropped to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in MENA

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of camel and other animal meat production, 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, Morocco (X tons), twofold. The United Arab Emirates (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 Saudi Arabia amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of meat of camels and other animals in MENA declined modestly to X kg per head, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for camel and other animal meat production in MENA was estimated at X heads, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports in MENA

In 2022, exports of meat of camels and other animals in MENA reduced sharply to X tons, shrinking by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced reduction. 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 somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the key exporter of meat of camels and other animals, creating X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Turkey (X%). Kuwait (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 MENA were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries 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 MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable expansion. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 MENA

In 2022, imports of meat of camels and other animals in MENA totaled X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Oman was the major importer of meat of camels and other animals in MENA, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Morocco (X%) and Kuwait (X%). Yemen (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Oman increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Morocco (X%) and Djibouti (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Kuwait and Yemen experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Qatar (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Oman (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.), Kuwait (X p.p.) and Djibouti (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Yemen, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Oman stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Djibouti ($X per ton), while Oman ($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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