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Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in Southern Asia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Southern Asia contracted from 975 t in 2018 to 878 t in 2020, a decline of 10% over two years. Domestic production followed a similar downward trend, falling from 938 t to 829 t over the same period, while imports remained relatively stable initially.

A turnaround began in 2021, with market volume recovering to 930 t and then jumping to 1,010 t in 2022 – the highest level in the period. This rebound was supported by a recovery in production, which reached 940 t in 2022, and a steady rise in imports, which more than doubled from 40 t in 2018 to 87 t in 2023.

By 2023, the market stabilized at just under 1,000 t, with imports continuing to grow and reaching 126 t in 2024. The increased import volume helped balance domestic production fluctuations, indicating a growing reliance on foreign supply for salted pork products in the region.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Southern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Southern Asia's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 828.7 t, marking a moderate 7.1% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 12.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.0%)	(5.0%)	(7.1%)	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in Southern Asia was valued at 6 366 K $ US, showing a modest 8.8% improvement over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 10.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.4%. The largest decline during this period occurred in 2019, at 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.7%	(5.7%)	8.8%	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, kg

The market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2017, with an 8.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Southern Asia exported 1 994 kg of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork, which represents an 85.6% decrease compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 348.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(82.5%)	348.5%	(85.6%)	(51.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports hit their trough in 2020 and peaked in 2017, with a 7-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Southern Asia exported 15.3 K $ US of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork, reflecting a dramatic 83.1% decrease from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 345.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(81.0%)	345.2%	(83.1%)	(47.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, kg

After a two-year decline, cross-border shipments of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork to Southern Asia increased. In 2020, imports totaled 51 688 kg, showing a sharp 35.0% gain over 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 38.6%, equating to an average annual decline of 15.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 38 284 kg, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, at 52.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(52.8%)	(3.7%)	35.0%	(15.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Arab Emirates (20.9% of imports in kind), Germany (18.1% of imports in kind), and the Netherlands (14.3% of imports in kind) together accounted for 53.4% of total imports in kind, forming the main destinations for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork to Southern Asia.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Deliveries of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork to Southern Asia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume amounted to 374.4 K $ US, which is 14.1% higher year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 25.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 280.5 K $ US, with the largest decline also in 2018 at 44.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 16.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(44.0%)	16.9%	14.1%	(9.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates (25.8% of imports in value terms), Germany (19.5% of imports in value terms), and the Netherlands (9.7% of imports in value terms) formed the key group of partners for imports in value terms of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork to Southern Asia, jointly representing 55.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io