Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in India

Earlier Report Observations

The market for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in India contracted from 880 tons in 2018 to 766 tons in 2021. This decline was influenced by global supply chain disruptions in 2020, which affected ingredient sourcing and production timelines. The following year, the introduction of stricter hygiene and traceability legislation in meat processing required operational adjustments, contributing to a period of market stabilization.

A turnaround began in 2022, with the market volume recovering to 887 tons and reaching 897 tons in 2023. This growth was supported by increased investments in cold chain and distribution infrastructure, which expanded market reach and product availability. Concurrently, major companies launched new salted, dried, and smoked pork products, catering to evolving consumer tastes and supported by government policies facilitating export compliance.

The broader meat processing sector in India showed significant expansion, with total meat production rising by 29% between 2018 and 2024. This growth was concentrated in five key states and driven by continued industry modernization, technological adoption, and the entry of new players focusing on convenience and ready-to-eat products, which provided a favorable context for the processed pork segment.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in India

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2017-2020

World map of production of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2017-2020

India's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 771.8 tonnes, which represents an 8.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 14.3%, translating to an average annual decline of 5.0%.

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

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from India

Exports in kind, kg

India's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork have dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled just 15 kilograms, marking a sharp year-over-year decline of 89.1%. Between 2018 and 2020, exports plummeted by 99.8%, with an average annual decrease of 86.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the top destinations for India's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in volume terms were Nepal, accounting for 33.3% of exports, Zambia with 30.3%, and Bhutan at 16.7%. Together, these three countries made up 80.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

India's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms have fallen for the second year running. In 2020, exports amounted to 149 US dollars, reflecting a significant 80.9% drop compared to the year before. Over the 2018-2020 period, exports decreased by 99.6%, with an average annual decline of 84.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the leading destinations for India's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms were Zambia, which accounted for 45.3% of exports, Nepal with 28.9%, and Bhutan at 11.8%. Collectively, these three markets represented 86.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to India

As noted in the market report, India did not import any salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from 2017 to 2020.