Pakistan: Meat Market 2025

Meat Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani meat market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Meat Production in Pakistan

In value terms, meat production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of meat in Pakistan declined slightly to X kg per head in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for meat production in Pakistan; approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, the total number of producing animals indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for meat production increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Meat Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, the amount of meat exported from Pakistan rose notably to X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year. In general, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for meat exports from Pakistan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, meat exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), fourfold. Kuwait (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for meat exports from Pakistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, purchases abroad of meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest meat supplier to Pakistan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, meat imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Jordan (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Malaysia (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, meat import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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