Chicken meat and offal market in India

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of India's chicken meat and offal market grew consistently from 4,055 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 4,991 thousand tonnes in 2023. This expansion was initially supported by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notifying packaging and labeling standards for fresh, chilled, and frozen poultry in 2018, which helped formalize the market and improve consumer trust. The concurrent rise of organized commercial poultry farms and new direct-to-consumer startups broadened product availability and shifted production towards larger-scale operations.

Market growth was further sustained by significant investments in cold chain infrastructure, which enabled the rapid expansion of the frozen food segment, including frozen chicken products. The increased retail and e-commerce presence of these convenient items, coupled with revised FSSAI labeling regulations in 2021, made processed meat more accessible to consumers. Additionally, India's rise as a major global meat exporter encouraged domestic production scaling, while government initiatives to support micro abattoirs and sustainable farming practices strengthened the overall supply chain.

Production chicken meat and offal in India

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

India was one of the world's top producers of chicken meat and offal from 2017 to 2020, ranking fifth globally by production volume.

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

India's chicken meat and offal production grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 4 473 thousand tonnes, marking a 3.0% year-on-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 18.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in India in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Chicken meat and offal production in India continued its upward trend for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 6 244 million US dollars, an 18.4% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 49.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in India in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports chicken meat and offal from India

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Export volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. In 2018, exports peaked at 6 724 tonnes, but by 2020, they had dropped to 3 105 tonnes, a 39.3% decrease from the previous year. The difference between the highest and lowest points was 2.2 times, with the largest increase of 84.4% recorded in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, Bhutan, and Bahrain were the main destinations for India's chicken meat and offal exports in volume terms. Vietnam accounted for 39.0% of exports, Bhutan for 28.3%, and Bahrain for 14.3%, together making up 81.6% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from India in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values displayed an unstable pattern over the timeframe. In 2018, exports reached a high of 8 276 thousand US dollars, but by 2020, they had fallen to 4 335 thousand US dollars, a 30.2% drop from 2019. The peak-to-trough difference was 2 times, with the largest increase of 105.0% occurring in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Bhutan, Vietnam, and Bahrain were the leading contributors to India's chicken meat and offal exports in value terms. Bhutan represented 38.6% of exports, Vietnam 23.8%, and Bahrain 19.7%, collectively accounting for 82.1% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from India in value, 2017-2020

Imports chicken meat and offal to India

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Import volumes experienced notable swings. In 2017, imports were at their lowest, but they surged to 163 tonnes in 2020, a 203.0% increase from 2019. The gap between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2017 was 120 times, with the largest decline of 45.5% in 2019 and the largest increase of 7 142.7% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in kind, 2017-2020, t

During 2017-2020, the United States dominated India's chicken meat and offal imports in volume terms, holding an 81.9% share of total imports, while other markets played a minor role.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to India in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values showed irregular changes, reflecting market volatility. In 2017, values were at their lowest, but by 2020, they had climbed to 125 thousand US dollars, a 195.4% rise from the previous year. The difference between the 2020 peak and the 2017 trough was 9.9 times, with the largest decline of 43.9% in 2019 and the largest increase of 496.5% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Brazil were the primary sources for India's chicken meat and offal imports in value terms, together making up 89.0% of total imports, with other markets contributing a smaller portion.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to India in value, 2017-2020