Pork market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the pork market volume in Southern Asia experienced notable shifts. It grew from 436.0 thousand tons in 2018 to 446.1 thousand tons in 2019, then contracted to 412.3 thousand tons in 2020. The decline continued into 2021 at 402.8 thousand tons, followed by a recovery to 416.7 thousand tons in 2022 and stabilization around 417.3 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2024, regulatory updates from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India introduced new standards for processed meat, affecting labeling and packaging requirements. Simultaneously, major exporters reported growth in frozen meat shipments, supported by advancing freezing technologies and rising consumer demand for convenience foods.

Production pork in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Following two consecutive years of growth, pork production in Southern Asia experienced a decline. In 2020, the region produced 411.7 thousand tons of pork, representing a 7.5% decrease from the previous year. The peak production level was reached in 2019 at 445.1 thousand tons, while the most significant annual growth occurred in 2018 with a 6.5% increase.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of contraction, Southern Asia's pork production value rebounded. In 2020, pork output was valued at 1 106 million US dollars, showing a 1.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value declined by 19.8%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 7.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 091 million US dollars, with the most substantial annual drop occurring in 2018 at 15.3%.

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

Exports pork from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes peaked in 2018 and reached their lowest point in 2020, with a 7.8-fold difference between these extremes. Southern Asia exported 15 tons of pork in 2020, reflecting a sharp 51.9% decrease from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 117 tons, while the most significant annual decline occurred in 2019 at 73.4%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2018 at 668.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Oman was the primary destination for pork exports from Southern Asia, accounting for 14.0% of total export volumes.

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, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values peaked in 2018 and reached their lowest point in 2020, with a 7.8-fold gap between these levels. Southern Asia exported pork worth 40 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a substantial 47.3% year-over-year decline. The maximum export value was recorded in 2018 at 315 thousand US dollars, while the most significant annual decrease occurred in 2019 at 75.7%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2018 at 511.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Oman served as the main market for Southern Asian pork exports, absorbing 7.6% of total export value.

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 pork to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Southern Asia imported approximately 630 tons of pork in 2020, equivalent to a 38.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 65.4%, representing a compound annual growth rate of -29.8%. The most substantial annual decrease occurred in 2018 at 44.2%, while the largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 1.6%.

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

The import structure from 2017 to 2020 reveals a diversified set of trading partners. The United Arab Emirates (5.7% of import volume), Germany (3.7%), and the Netherlands (3.0%) collectively accounted for just 12.4% of total imports, with the remaining 87.6% distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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, K $ US

After two years of growth, pork imports to Southern Asia declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 3 889 thousand US dollars, representing a 53.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 42.3%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 16.7%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 8 402 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 15.5%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, pork imports to Southern Asia were distributed across numerous markets. The United Arab Emirates (15.8% of import value), Germany (6.5%), and Australia (5.7%) collectively accounted for only 28.0% of total imports, with the remainder spread across many smaller markets.

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

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