Oman: Camel Meat Market 2024

Camel Meat Market Size in Oman

After five years of growth, the Omani camel meat market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. Camel meat consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Camel Meat Production in Oman

In value terms, camel meat production declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

The average yield of camel meat in Oman was estimated at X kg per head in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of less than X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the average camel meat yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for camel meat production in Oman; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the total number of producing animals indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, number of animals slaughtered for camel meat production increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2022, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Camel Meat Exports

Exports from Oman

In value terms, camel meat exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X kg), Kuwait (X kg) and Qatar (X kg) were the main destinations of camel meat exports from Oman.

From 2015 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Qatar ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for camel meat exported from Oman worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average camel meat export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price decreased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Camel Meat Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2023, imports of camel meat into Oman expanded remarkably to X tons, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camel meat imports totaled $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest camel meat supplier to Oman, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, camel meat imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of camel meat to Oman, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average camel meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform