Poultry meat and offal market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The poultry meat and offal market in Southern Asia, particularly India, experienced steady growth from 2018 to 2023, with production rising from 16 853 thousand tons to 20 184 thousand tons. This expansion was driven by the industry's transition from conventional to commercial production with advanced technological interventions and the dominance of vertically integrated companies that enhanced efficiency. Government policies supporting the supply of competitively priced corn and soybeans for feed helped stabilize input costs, while rising per capita income and urbanization increased consumer demand.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused supply chain disruptions but accelerated a shift in consumer preference toward frozen and ready-to-eat poultry products due to safety concerns during lockdowns. This trend was supported by growing retail infrastructure, including supermarkets and refrigeration facilities. Subsequently, regulatory focus on food safety standards, chilling, freezing, packaging, and labeling requirements formalized the market. Expansion of large-scale poultry production facilities in key states like Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, along with the emergence of new product segments such as frozen and ready-to-cook items, sustained growth. Government initiatives to promote micro abattoirs and direct-to-consumer supply chains further improved safety and reduced losses in the value chain.

Exports of poultry products grew, with major destinations including Oman, UAE, Maldives, Indonesia, and Vietnam, contributing to market expansion. Policy emphasis on integrated production systems and the transition from live birds to chilled and frozen products aligned with evolving consumer trends. Continued adoption of modern technology in farming and processing, coupled with government allocation of funds for research and development, supported sustainable sector growth through the period.

Production poultry meat and offal in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Southern Asia's poultry meat and offal production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 18 780 K t of poultry meat and offal, marking a 6.3% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 19.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Southern Asia's poultry meat and offal production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 18 776 M $ US, showing a gradual rise of 7.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 49.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import levels fluctuated, with a 2-fold difference between the low of 2019 and the high of 2020. In 2020, poultry meat and offal exports from Southern Asia amounted to 86 321 t, representing a sharp increase of 98.7% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 43 436 t, with the largest decline of 26.6% occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong (42.4% of exports in kind), Vietnam (25.1% of exports in kind), and Iraq (14.2% of exports in kind) were the primary buyers of poultry meat and offal from Southern Asia, jointly accounting for 81.7% 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, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export volumes varied 2.1 times from the low in 2017 to the high in 2020. In 2020, cross-border shipments of poultry meat and offal from Southern Asia amounted to 86 303 K $ US, showing a sharp uptick of 100.7% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 28.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong (32.9% of exports in value terms), Vietnam (19.6% of exports in value terms), and Iraq (19.1% of exports in value terms) stood out as the main markets for exports in value terms, together representing 71.7% of total flows.

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 poultry meat and offal to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Poultry meat and offal imports into Southern Asia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 64 682 t, up by 285.0% from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 422.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 73.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil (33.7% of imports in kind), the United States (13.1% of imports in kind), and Turkey (5.8% of imports in kind) led the structure of imports in kind, together representing 52.6% 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, K $ US

Poultry meat and offal imports into Southern Asia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 86 797 K $ US, up by 158.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 212.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 46.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, poultry meat and offal imports into Southern Asia were supplied to a broad set of markets. Brazil (34.9% of imports in value terms), the United Arab Emirates (6.6% of imports in value terms), and the United States (5.9% of imports in value terms) together accounted for only 47.4% of total imports in value terms, while many smaller destinations formed the remaining 52.6%.

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

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