Camel meat and offal market in Sudan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, camel meat production in Sudan increased gradually from 161.4 thousand tonnes to 163.7 thousand tonnes. This growth was supported by a government law that banned the export of female camels, ensuring more animals remained available for domestic slaughter. The sector also benefited from ongoing institutional support, including financing from the Livestock Bank and policy oversight from the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries.

Production dipped to 160.9 thousand tonnes in 2021 and fell more sharply to 156.4 thousand tonnes in 2022, when rising global feed prices significantly raised the cost of raising camels. The market also adapted to new packaging requirements and stricter distribution regulations aimed at improving meat quality. By 2023, output recovered to 159.2 thousand tonnes, as state investments in new production facilities began to take effect and producers adjusted to the higher input costs.

Production camel meat and offal in Sudan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Sudan ranked first globally in the production volume 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

Sudan's production of camel meat and offal grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 163.7 thousand tons, marking a 0.7% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 2.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 0.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of camel meat and offal in Sudan was valued at 664.0 million US dollars, reflecting a 2.0% gain compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 3.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 713.0 million US dollars, following an 11.2% increase that year. However, in 2019, the value saw its largest decline of 8.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sudan in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports camel meat and offal from Sudan

Exports in kind, kg

Export volumes showed an unstable trend during this period. They reached their peak in 2018 at 7 166 kg, with a 2.9% increase that year, but then fell to their lowest point in 2020 at 250 kg, representing a 75.0% reduction from the previous year. Overall, exports varied by 29-fold between the high in 2018 and the low in 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 86.0% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sudan in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Sudan's exports of camel meat and offal were highly concentrated, with the United Arab Emirates and Oman together accounting for 88.4% of total flows. Other trading partners made up the remaining share.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

Export values experienced noticeable fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. They peaked in 2018 at 31 651 US dollars, after a 13.7% increase that year, and then dropped to a low of 1 014 US dollars in 2020, reflecting a sharp 74.7% decline year-over-year. Overall, exports varied by 31-fold between these years. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with an 87.3% decrease.

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

During 2017–2020, the United Arab Emirates and Oman were the dominant buyers of camel meat and offal from Sudan in value terms, together taking 89.0% of total exports. Other partners contributed a smaller portion.

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

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

Imports camel meat and offal to Sudan

According to market research, Sudan did not import any camel meat and offal from 2017 to 2020.