Pakistan: Canned Meat Market 2025

Canned Meat Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani canned meat market dropped to $X in 2021, which is down by -13.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +18.3% against 2019 indices. Canned meat consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Canned Meat Production in Pakistan

In value terms, canned meat production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 37%. Canned meat production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Canned Meat Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, overseas shipments of canned meat increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, canned meat exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 67%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main destinations of canned meat exports from Pakistan, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +127.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Oman ($X) constituted the largest markets for canned meat exported from Pakistan worldwide, together comprising 95% of total exports.

Qatar, with a CAGR of +139.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average canned meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -2.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, canned meat export price increased by +49.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 49%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canned Meat Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, purchases abroad of canned meat decreased by -1% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after five years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 103%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canned meat imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Malaysia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of canned meat to Pakistan, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, canned meat imports from Malaysia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), fivefold. Jordan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Malaysia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+42.7% per year) and Jordan (+19.8% per year).

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of canned meat to Pakistan, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 9.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Jordan, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Malaysia amounted to +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+45.9% per year) and Jordan (+23.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average canned meat import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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