Prepared or preserved pork and offal market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved pork and offal in India began the period at 604.4 metric tons in 2018, bolstered by the Make in India initiative which drove investment in processing facilities and the establishment of production centers in multiple states. Shifting consumer preferences toward convenient and processed foods also supported demand. A dip to 555.3 metric tons occurred in 2019, coinciding with a strong focus on buffalo meat exports that reduced domestic supply, even as retail expansion and demand for healthier options laid groundwork for future growth. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 then pushed the market to 637.7 metric tons, as heightened concerns over hygiene and traceability led to improved quality control systems and shifted consumption toward packaged products.

Market volume climbed to 749.1 metric tons in 2021, fueled by policy shifts emphasizing sustainability and the introduction of new labeling standards that increased transparency. The following year saw a sharp contraction to 536.6 metric tons, driven by global supply chain disruptions that affected raw material availability and costs, alongside export‑oriented government policies that diverted production overseas. During this time, new players entered the industry and several large processing plants were launched, intensifying competition. A recovery followed in 2023, with volume reaching 742.9 metric tons, supported by investment under the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund and the implementation of stricter quality‑control and labeling rules. In 2024, the Cross Restricted Stock (Quality Control) Act further tightened quality and labeling requirements, while continued government incentives aimed at expanding processing infrastructure.

Production prepared or preserved pork and offal in Southern Asia

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

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

Production of prepared or preserved pork and offal in Southern Asia has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 679.6 tonnes, marking a decrease of 6.4% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 10.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a growth rate of 0.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of prepared or preserved pork and offal production in Southern Asia reached 3 539 thousand US dollars, showing a significant increase of 10.2% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 9%, averaging an annual growth of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 212 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 3 732 thousand US dollars. The largest decline happened in 2019 with a drop of 13.9%, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a rise of 14.9%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved pork and offal from Southern Asia

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After two years of growth, exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal from Southern Asia declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 174.3 tonnes, representing a sharp decrease of 36.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 15.3%, equating to an average annual decline of 5.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 273.6 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a growth of 19.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Japan was the primary buyer of prepared or preserved pork and offal from Southern Asia, consistently accounting for 2.4% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal in Southern Asia have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value totaled 908 thousand US dollars, indicating a drop of 25.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 3.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 213 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a rise of 37.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Japan remained the main market for prepared or preserved pork and offal from Southern Asia, absorbing 2.1% 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 prepared or preserved pork and offal to Southern Asia

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Imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal in Southern Asia have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 132.4 tonnes, showing an uptick of 29.2% versus the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 24.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 92.4 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a decrease of 13.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Thailand, China, and the United Arab Emirates were the main sources for imports in volume terms, accounting for 19.5%, 17.9%, and 15.0% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 52.5% of total import 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

Imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal in Southern Asia have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 551 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a decrease of 3.2% over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 17.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, and Thailand were the leading destinations in the import structure by value, with shares of 27.5%, 20.4%, and 13.8%, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 61.7% of total import flows.

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

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