> In 2024 Eritrea produced 3,715 t of camel meat, the 21st largest in the world (0.56% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 43%.

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# Camel meat production in Eritrea

In 2024 Eritrea produced 3,715 t of camel meat, the 21st largest in the world (0.56% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 43%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 20243,715 t
World rank21 of 37
10-year change+43%
Record3,715 t2024

## Camel meat in Eritrea, 1993–2024 (tonnes)

## Eritrea compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.56%0.52% in 2014
kg per person1.05world 0.08
10-year change+43%world +32%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 19 | [Libya](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-meat/libya/) | 5,716 | 0.86% |
| 20 | [Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-meat/morocco/) | 5,081 | 0.77% |
| 21 | **Eritrea** | 3,715 | 0.56% |
| 22 | [Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-meat/afghanistan/) | 3,649 | 0.55% |
| 23 | [Yemen](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-meat/yemen/) | 3,484 | 0.53% |

[Full ranking of 37 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-meat/)

### Map of world production of camel meat

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Eritrea is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 3,715 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 3,628 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 3,542 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 3,457 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 3,303 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 3,272 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 3,259 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 3,236 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 3,044 | +8.3% |
| 2015 | 2,810 | +8.0% |
| 2014 | 2,602 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 2,600 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 2,535 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 2,534 | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 2,480 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 2,418 | −9.4% |
| 2008 | 2,670 | +11% |
| 2007 | 2,400 | +50% |
| 2006 | 1,601 | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 1,593 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 1,585 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 1,577 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 1,570 | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 1,561 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 1,554 | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 1,546 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 1,538 | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 1,531 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 1,523 | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 1,516 | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 1,507 | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 1,500 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of camel meat in Eritrea?

Eritrea produced 3,715 t in 2024, 0.56% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Eritrea rank in the world for production of camel meat?

Eritrea ranked 21st 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 Eritrea changed?

It rose by 43% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +32% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### 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 Eritrea is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-meat/sudan/)[Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-meat/kenya/)[Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-meat/saudi-arabia/)[Somalia](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-meat/somalia/)[United Arab Emirates](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-meat/united-arab-emirates/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-meat/china/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-meat/ethiopia/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-meat/egypt/)[Mauritania](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-meat/mauritania/)[Turkmenistan](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-meat/turkmenistan/)[Oman](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-meat/oman/)[Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-meat/algeria/)
[All countries producing camel meat](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-meat/)

## Other products of Eritrea

[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/eritrea/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/eritrea/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/eritrea/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/eritrea/)[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/eritrea/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/eritrea/)[Cereals n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/eritrea/)[Other pulses n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-pulses-n-e-c/eritrea/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/eritrea/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/eritrea/)[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/eritrea/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/eritrea/)
[Agricultural production in Eritrea](https://husfarm.com/production/country/eritrea/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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