Earlier Report Observations
Libya's camel meat market volume exhibited significant volatility between 2018 and 2023. Production started at 6 080 metric tons in 2018, edged up to 6 185 metric tons in 2019, then contracted sharply to 4 799 metric tons in 2020. A robust recovery followed, lifting output to 6 069 metric tons in 2021 and further to a peak of 6 780 metric tons in 2022, before declining to 5 907 metric tons in 2023.
The market growth in 2022 coincided with a religious decree prompting a widespread boycott of imported meat in Libya. This shift in consumer preference significantly increased demand for domestically produced meat, including camel meat, stimulating higher production volumes. The downturn in 2023 occurred alongside reported increases in animal feed costs and persistent exchange rate pressures, which raised production expenses and likely dampened output.
The sector operates with a reported national camel herd of 150 thousand head, indicating a solid base for production. However, market dynamics are influenced by price fluctuations for camel meat, which have been noted to affect consumer affordability and present challenges for stable market development.
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 Libya
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Libya in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Libya 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 Libya
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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 Libya
In kind, 2017-2020, t
From 2017 to 2020, Libya was one of the world's top producers of camel meat and offal, holding the 21st position globally in terms of production volume.
Top producers of camel meat and offal, 2017-2020
World map of production of camel meat and offal, 2017-2020
Libya's production of camel meat and offal saw a two-year rise before declining. In 2020, the country produced 4 799 tonnes, marking a significant drop of 22.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production fell by 6.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.3%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 6 185 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018, at 18.2%.
Annual dynamics of production in Libya in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | 18.2% | 1.7% | (22.4%) | (2.3%) |
Exports camel meat and offal from Libya
According to industry analysis, Libya did not export any camel meat and offal between 2017 and 2020.
Imports camel meat and offal to Libya
Market studies indicate that Libya did not import camel meat and offal from 2017 to 2020.
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