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Pakistan: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2025

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani market for horse, mule and donkey meat increased by 22% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate significant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Pakistan

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 15%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of horse, mule and donkey meat were exported from Pakistan; remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 151% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 169% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Pakistan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +24.4%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) also remains the key foreign market for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +22.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -1.8% per year.

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports into Pakistan

In 2019, supplies from abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat decreased by 0% to X kg for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a precipitous curtailment. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports amounted to $X in 2019. Overall, imports saw a dramatic decline. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Singapore (X kg) was the main supplier of horse, mule and donkey meat to Pakistan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2016 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Singapore was relatively modest.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constituted the largest supplier of horse, mule and donkey meat to Pakistan.

From 2016 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Singapore was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 a decrease of 99.9%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Singapore.

From 2016 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to 0.0% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of horse, mule and donkey meat consumption in 2020 were China, Kazakhstan and Mongolia, with a combined 53% share of global consumption. Russia, Mexico, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Australia, the United States, Brazil and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.
The countries with the highest volumes of horse, mule and donkey meat production in 2020 were China, Kazakhstan and Mexico, with a combined 52% share of global production. These countries were followed by Mongolia, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Argentina and the United States, which together accounted for a further 29%.
In value terms, Singapore constituted the largest supplier of horse, mule and donkey meat to Pakistan.
In value terms, the United Arab Emirates remains the key foreign market for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Pakistan.
The average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $2,324 per ton in 2020, which is down by -5.7% against the previous year.
The average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $3,107 per ton in 2019, dropping by -26.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for horse, mule and donkey meat in Pakistan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1097 - Horse meat
  • FCL 1108 - Meat of asses
  • FCL 1111 - Meat of mules

Country coverage:

  • Pakistan

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Pakistan
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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