Camel meat production in Sudan
In 2024 Sudan produced 145,228 t of camel meat, the largest total in the world (22.0% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 1.6%. The record was 147,007 t in 2020.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 145,228 t
- World rank
- 1 of 37
- 10-year change
- +1.6%
- Record
- 147,007 t
- 2020
Camel meat in Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)
Sudan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 22.0%
- 28.4% in 2014
- kg per person
- 2.88
- world 0.08
- 10-year change
- +1.6%
- world +32%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sudan | 145,228 | 22.0% |
| 2 | Kenya | 71,490 | 10.8% |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 66,164 | 10.0% |
Map of world production of camel meat
Share of the world total; Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 145,228 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 142,971 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 140,538 | −2.7% |
| 2021 | 144,508 | −1.7% |
| 2020 | 147,007 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 146,000 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 145,000 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 144,000 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 144,000 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 143,255 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 143,000 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 142,000 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 141,000 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of camel meat in Sudan?
Sudan produced 145,228 t in 2024, 22.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sudan rank in the world for production of camel meat?
Sudan was the world’s largest producer in 2024, ahead of Kenya.
How has the production of camel meat in Sudan changed?
It rose by 1.6% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +32% for the world. The record was 147,007 t in 2020.
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 Sudan 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.