Earlier Report Observations
The camel meat market in Iran began the period with production of 5 797 tons in 2018, supported by the entry of new players which boosted domestic supply and increased attention to product quality for export. Output then rose to 6 487 tons in 2019 before falling sharply to 4 840 tons in 2020.
Production recovered to 6 072 tons in 2021 as demand grew due to the meat's perceived nutritional and health benefits. However, in 2022, higher input prices weighed on the market, leading to a drop to 5 550 tons. The following year saw a strong rebound to 7 800 tons, driven by sustained demand growth, particularly in major urban centers like Tehran and Karaj, where rising prices reflected consumer interest.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Iran
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Iran in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Iran in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Iran
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6. Trade balance
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6.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. In kind, kg
- 6.1.2. In value, $ US
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6.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. In kind, kg
- 6.2.2. In value, $ US
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6.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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7. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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7.1. Direct Data
- 7.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 7.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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7.2. Mirror Data
- 7.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 7.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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7.1. Direct Data
Production camel meat and offal in Iran
In kind, 2017-2020, t
From 2017 to 2020, Iran ranked as the world's 19th largest producer of camel meat and offal.
Top producers of camel meat and offal, 2017-2020
World map of production of camel meat and offal, 2017-2020
In 2020, Iran produced 4 840 tonnes of camel meat and offal, representing a 25.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 38.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -14.9%. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, at 26.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 11.9%.
Annual dynamics of production in Iran in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | (26.2%) | 11.9% | (25.4%) | (14.9%) |
Exports camel meat and offal from Iran
According to compiled market data, Iran did not export any camel meat and offal between 2017 and 2020.
Imports camel meat and offal to Iran
Market overview indicates that Iran did not import any camel meat and offal from 2017 to 2020.
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