Camel Meat Market Overview in Middle East

The revenue of the camel meat market in the Middle East amounted to $ in 2018, picking up by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, camel meat consumption continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of % year-to-year. In that year, the camel meat market reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, camel meat production stood at $ in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, camel meat production, however, continues to indicate an outstanding increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of % year-to-year. In that year, camel meat production reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

The countries with the highest volumes of camel meat production in 2018 were Saudi Arabia ( tonnes), the United Arab Emirates ( tonnes) and Oman ( tonnes), with a combined % share of total production. These countries were followed by Iran, Yemen, Iraq and Qatar, which together accounted for a further %.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of camel meat production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Qatar, while camel meat production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2018, the average camel meat yield in the Middle East amounted to kg per head, flattening at the previous year. In general, the camel meat yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of % year-to-year. Over the period under review, the camel meat yield attained its maximum level at kg per head in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2018, approx. heads of animals slaughtered for camel meat production in the Middle East; stabilizing at the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the number of producing animals increased by % against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

The camel meat consumption stood at tonnes in 2018, flattening at the previous year. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of % year-to-year. The volume of camel meat consumption peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

The revenue of the camel meat market in the Middle East amounted to $ in 2018, growing by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, camel meat consumption continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by % year-to-year. In that year, the camel meat market attained its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

The countries with the highest volumes of camel meat consumption in 2018 were Saudi Arabia ( tonnes), the United Arab Emirates ( tonnes) and Oman ( tonnes), together accounting for % of total consumption. These countries were followed by Iran, Yemen, Iraq and Qatar, which together accounted for a further %.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of camel meat consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Qatar, while camel meat consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest camel meat markets in the Middle East were Saudi Arabia ($), the United Arab Emirates ($) and Oman ($), with a combined % share of the total market.

Saudi Arabia recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while camel meat market for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of camel meat per capita consumption in 2018 were the United Arab Emirates ( kg per person), Oman ( kg per person) and Saudi Arabia ( kg per person).

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of camel meat per capita consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Oman, while camel meat per capita consumption for the other leaders experienced a decline in the per capita consumption figures.

Driven by increasing demand for camel meat in the Middle East, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from 2018 to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .