Prepared or preserved beef and offal market in Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved beef and offal in Pakistan expanded consistently from 2018 to 2021, with volume rising from 21 409 t to 23 575 t.

After a contraction to 21 259 t in 2022, the market rebounded to 21 744 t in 2023. This recovery was supported by the launch of Pakistan's Meat Export Strategy 2023-2027, which aimed to boost overseas sales of products like prepared beef, and a growing global demand for halal-certified products that heightened focus on quality and certification standards.

In 2024, authorities introduced updated food safety and labeling regulations, including specific halal requirements under the Sindh Food Authority, and adjusted tariff codes for export contracts to streamline trade, reflecting ongoing efforts to align the sector with international market expectations.

Production prepared or preserved beef and offal in Pakistan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan held the 7th position globally in the production of prepared or preserved beef and offal.

Top producers of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

Pakistan's production of prepared or preserved beef and offal grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 22 605 tonnes, marking a 2.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 7.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports prepared or preserved beef and offal from Pakistan

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 2 830 kg and peaked in 2019 at 16 676 kg, representing a 5.9-fold difference. In 2020, Pakistan's exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal totaled 5 057 kg, a sharp decline of 69.7% from the year before. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 489.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Between 2017 and 2020, Pakistan's exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal were almost entirely directed to Hong Kong and Japan, which together accounted for 100.0% of total shipments.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market experienced an unstable trend throughout this period. Export values hit their lowest in 2017 and reached a peak in 2019, showing a 10.6-fold variation. In 2020, Pakistan's exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal amounted to 28.7 thousand US dollars, a 50.0% drop from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 57.3 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 335.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong and Japan dominated Pakistan's exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal in value terms, together making up 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved beef and offal to Pakistan

Imports in kind, kg

The market displayed considerable volatility over these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018 at 38 423 kg, with a 2.6-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Pakistan's imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal stood at 25 312 kg, a notable decrease of 13.2% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 24.1%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, rising by 155.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Between 2017 and 2020, the main sources for Pakistan's imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal were Egypt (45.7% of imports), Jordan (19.3%), and Malaysia (18.0%), which together represented 83.0% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import values were at their lowest in 2020 and reached their highest in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.1 times. In 2020, Pakistan's imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal totaled 67.5 thousand US dollars, a substantial year-on-year decrease of 18.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 142.4 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline in 2019 at 41.6% and the largest increase in 2018 at 102.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Egypt, Malaysia, and Jordan—collectively accounted for 82.0% of Pakistan's total imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal in value terms.

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

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