FAOSTAT · 2016–2024
Camel meat production in Turkmenistan
In 2024 Turkmenistan produced 18,840 t of camel meat, the 10th largest in the world (2.85% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2024
- 18,840 t
- World rank
- 10 of 37
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 18,840 t
- 2024
Camel meat in Turkmenistan, 2016–2024 (tonnes)
Turkmenistan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.8%
- kg per person
- 2.51
- world 0.08
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Egypt | 31,035 | 4.7% |
| 9 | Mauritania | 28,856 | 4.4% |
| 10 | Turkmenistan | 18,840 | 2.8% |
| 11 | Oman | 17,716 | 2.7% |
| 12 | Algeria | 16,099 | 2.4% |
Map of world production of camel meat
Share of the world total; Turkmenistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,840 | +47% |
| 2023 | 12,860 | −2.8% |
| 2022 | 13,236 | −11% |
| 2021 | 14,793 | +17% |
| 2020 | 12,671 | +20% |
| 2019 | 10,584 | +30% |
| 2018 | 8,149 | +8.7% |
| 2017 | 7,496 | −14% |
| 2016 | 8,681 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of camel meat in Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan produced 18,840 t in 2024, 2.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Turkmenistan rank in the world for production of camel meat?
Turkmenistan ranked 10th of 37 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Sudan with 22.0% of the world total.
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.
Other large producers
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.