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Camel meat and offal market in MENA

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

Camel meat production in the MENA region rose consistently from 181 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 238 thousand tonnes in 2023, while the market volume expanded from 192 thousand tonnes in 2019 to 244 thousand tonnes in 2023. The market maintained upward momentum throughout the period, including in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic altered consumer habits but did not reverse the overall growth trend.

Market expansion has been supported by increasing consumer incomes in Middle Eastern countries and strong demand for halal food products across the region. In 2024, the launch of a centralized meat processing hub in Abu Dhabi enhanced supply chain efficiency and product quality through portioning, marinating, and vacuum packaging, directly supporting production capacity.

Consumer interest in health and wellness has driven product innovation, such as slimmer camel meat slices and ready-to-eat meals. However, logistical constraints in distribution and supply chains for fresh camel meat over long distances present ongoing challenges to 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
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2019-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2019-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2019-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production camel meat and offal in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of camel meat and offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of camel meat and offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Camel meat and offal production in the MENA region has increased for the second year in a row. In 2019, production reached 190.1 thousand tons, marking a 5.1% increase from the previous year. However, 2018 saw the largest decline, with production dropping by 6.1% to 181.0 thousand tons, the lowest level in recent years. By 2020, production rose slightly to 193.7 thousand tons, a 1.9% gain compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.1%)	5.1%	1.9%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports camel meat and offal from MENA

Exports in kind, t

Camel meat and offal exports from the MENA region have grown for the second consecutive year. In 2020, MENA exported 128 tons, which represents an 89.1% increase from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	25 644.1%	89.1%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from MENA in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. In 2017, export values hit their lowest point, while 2018 saw the maximum at 754 thousand US dollars, marking a dramatic 1,904.2% increase from 2017. However, 2019 experienced the largest decline, with values falling by 35.6%. By 2020, export volumes reached 673 thousand US dollars, up 38.7% from 2019, with a 20-fold variation observed between the 2018 peak and the 2017 low.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MENA in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 904.2%	(35.6%)	38.7%	161.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from MENA in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports camel meat and offal to MENA

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. In 2017, imports were at their lowest, but 2018 saw the largest increase, rising by 117.0%. Imports peaked in 2019 at 2,131 tons, then decreased by 8.8% in 2020 to 1,943 tons, with a 4.5-fold fluctuation between the 2019 high and the 2017 low.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	117.0%	106.6%	(8.8%)	59.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Australia, Pakistan, and India—accounted for 52.0% of total camel meat and offal imports to the MENA region.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MENA in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2017, import values were at their trough, while 2018 recorded the largest increase, surging by 172.5%. Values peaked in 2019 at 11,493 thousand US dollars, then fell by 16.2% in 2020 to 9,631 thousand US dollars, with a 4.1-fold amplitude between the 2019 peak and the 2017 trough.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MENA in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	172.5%	49.5%	(16.2%)	50.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Australia, Pakistan, and India were the primary sources in the geographical breakdown of camel meat and offal imports to MENA by value. Australia led with 43.0% of imports, followed by Pakistan at 15.9% and India at 5.8%, together making up 64.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MENA in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io