Pig offal market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The pig offal market in Southern Asia grew from 41 796 t in 2018 to 45 016 t in 2019, supported by the region's dependence on indigenous pig breeds known for high fecundity and low infrastructure needs, which bolstered production. Small-scale farmers and Self Help Groups further stimulated local demand by introducing new pork products like pickles and momos. This expansion was interrupted as market volume fell to 39 535 t in 2020 and further to 38 137 t in 2021.

Market recovery began in 2022, with volume rising to 41 612 t and reaching 42 930 t in 2023. This turnaround was driven by the Central Government's 50% subsidies for establishing piggery farms under the National Livestock Mission, which encouraged investment and expansion. Significant vaccination campaigns against Classical Swine Fever improved herd health, while the emergence of technically sophisticated hog manufacturing facilities in northern and southern India enhanced production capacity and efficiency.

Regulatory developments in 2024 included updated FSSAI food standards defining labeling and packaging requirements for pork and pork edible offal to ensure quality and safety. Government initiatives allocated substantial funding for animal husbandry and continued vaccination programs, aiming to strengthen the sector's foundation despite persisting challenges in market access and veterinary services.

Production pig offal in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pig offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of pig offal, 2017-2020

Southern Asia's pig offal production declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 50 146 tons, but then fell to 46 968 tons in 2020, marking a modest 6.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 2.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 0.9%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, with a 7.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Pig offal production in Southern Asia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 420.6 million US dollars, which is 19.2% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 39.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 15.6%.

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

Exports pig offal from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Southern Asia's pig offal exports totaled 8 467 tons, representing a 47.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 20%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 734 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 26.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary buyers of pig offal from Southern Asia were Germany, accounting for 26.9% of exports in kind, Hong Kong with 25.1%, and Vietnam at 14.7%. Together, these three markets represented 66.6% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decrease, cross-border shipments of pig offal from Southern Asia increased. In 2020, exports were valued at 75.8 million US dollars, reflecting a 27.3% gain compared to 2019. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 29.8%, with a compound annual decline of 11.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 59.5 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 33.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany remained the principal buyer of pig offal from Southern Asia in value terms, accounting for 53.5% of exports. Vietnam followed with 9.9%, and Poland with 8.0%. Collectively, these three countries represented 71.4% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports pig offal to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. In 2018, imports reached their lowest point at 545 tons, with a 24.0% decline that year. By 2020, imports surged to 1 041 tons, reflecting a sharp increase of 71.3% from the previous year. The span from 2018 to 2020 showed a peak-to-trough amplitude of 1.9 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of pig offal to Southern Asia were spread across many countries. The largest sources were Brazil, accounting for 14.5% of imports in kind, Germany with 10.8%, and the Netherlands at 9.5%. Together, these three countries represented only 34.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Southern Asia imported 0.8 million US dollars worth of pig offal, marking a 10.7% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 19.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017 to 2020, pig offal imports to Southern Asia were supplied to many different markets. Even the largest destinations—Brazil, Germany, and Australia—together represented only 48.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

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