The camel meat production in the United Arab Emirates has shown steady growth over the past several years, reaching a volume of 38.1 thousand metric tons in 2023. The year-on-year variations have generally been positive, with notable increases in 2014 (8.63%) and 2021 (7.61%). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at 2.21%, indicating moderate but consistent growth. However, 2020 experienced a slight decline of 2.6%.

Looking forward, the forecasted data predicts continuous yet slower growth, with an expected CAGR of 1.57% over the next five years, culminating in a production volume of 42.1 thousand metric tons by 2028. This represents an 8.1% increase over the forecast period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential impacts of climate change on camel farming conditions.
Shifts in consumer preferences toward camel meat driven by health and sustainability factors.
Technological advancements in animal husbandry and meat processing.