Camel meat production in Pakistan
In 2024 Pakistan produced 6,473 t of camel meat, the 17th largest in the world (0.98% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 13%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2024
- 6,473 t
- World rank
- 17 of 37
- 10-year change
- +13%
- Record
- 6,473 t
- 2024
Camel meat in Pakistan, 2013–2024 (tonnes)
Pakistan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.98%
- 1.1% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.03
- world 0.08
- 10-year change
- +13%
- world +32%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Kazakhstan | 9,417 | 1.4% |
| 16 | Chad | 7,424 | 1.1% |
| 17 | Pakistan | 6,473 | 0.98% |
| 18 | Iran | 6,170 | 0.93% |
| 19 | Libya | 5,716 | 0.86% |
Map of world production of camel meat
Share of the world total; Pakistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,473 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 6,390 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 6,310 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 6,230 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 6,150 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 6,070 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 5,990 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 5,899 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 5,811 | −0.0% |
| 2015 | 5,812 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 5,715 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 5,618 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 348 t USD 1.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 2 of 5
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 Pakistan?
Pakistan produced 6,473 t in 2024, 0.98% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Pakistan rank in the world for production of camel meat?
Pakistan ranked 17th 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 Pakistan changed?
It rose by 13% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +32% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Does Pakistan export or import meat of camels, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Pakistan reported exports of 348 t (USD 1.7 m) and no imports, 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. 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.