Camel meat production in Bahrain
In 2024 Bahrain produced 223 t of camel meat, the 34th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 156%. The record was 234 t in 2018.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 223 t
- World rank
- 34 of 37
- 10-year change
- +156%
- Record
- 234 t
- 2018
Camel meat in Bahrain, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Bahrain compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.02% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.14
- world 0.08
- 10-year change
- +156%
- world +32%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Syria | 481 | 0.07% |
| 33 | Burkina Faso | 455 | 0.07% |
| 34 | Bahrain | 223 | 0.03% |
| 35 | Russia | 116 | 0.02% |
| 36 | Israel | 89 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of camel meat
Share of the world total; Bahrain is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 223 | −3.9% |
| 2023 | 232 | −0.4% |
| 2022 | 233 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 227 | −0.4% |
| 2020 | 228 | −1.3% |
| 2019 | 231 | −1.3% |
| 2018 | 234 | +179% |
| 2017 | 84 | −1.2% |
| 2016 | 85 | −2.3% |
| 2015 | 87 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 87 | −3.3% |
| 2013 | 90 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 90 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 90 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 90 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 90 | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 86 | +18% |
| 2007 | 73 | −14% |
| 2006 | 85 | −1.2% |
| 2005 | 86 | −2.3% |
| 2004 | 88 | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 87 | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 85 | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 81 | −8.0% |
| 2000 | 88 | +6.0% |
| 1999 | 83 | −1.2% |
| 1998 | 84 | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 83 | −6.7% |
| 1996 | 89 | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 85 | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 83 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 81 | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 80 | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 78 | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 77 | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 75 | +7.1% |
| 1988 | 70 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 70 | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 68 | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 65 | +1.6% |
| 1984 | 64 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 64 | +14% |
| 1982 | 56 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 56 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 56 | +17% |
| 1979 | 48 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 48 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 48 | +20% |
| 1976 | 40 | 0.0% |
| 1975 | 40 | 0.0% |
| 1974 | 40 | −20% |
| 1973 | 50 | +213% |
| 1972 | 16 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 16 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 16 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 16 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 16 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 16 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 16 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 16 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 16 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 16 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 16 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 16 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 11 t USD 62,000
- Importer rank
- 6 of 10
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of camel meat in Bahrain?
Bahrain produced 223 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bahrain rank in the world for production of camel meat?
Bahrain ranked 34th of 37 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Sudan with 22.0% of the world total.
How has the production of camel meat in Bahrain changed?
It rose by 156% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +32% for the world. The record was 234 t in 2018.
Does Bahrain export or import meat of camels, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Bahrain reported no exports and imports of 11 t (USD 62,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Bahrain is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.