Southern Asia: Market for Prepared Dishes And Meals 2025

Market Size for Prepared Dishes And Meals in Southern Asia

The South Asian prepared dish and meal market totaled $X in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 8% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Prepared Dishes And Meals in Southern Asia

In value terms, prepared dish and meal production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 8% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Dishes And Meals

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, the amount of prepared dishes and meals exported in Southern Asia skyrocketed to X tons, surging by 17% on the year before. In general, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared dish and meal exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

India was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 61% of total exports. Sri Lanka (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 22% share, followed by Pakistan (17%).

Exports from India increased at an average annual rate of +13.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Sri Lanka (+25.1%) and Pakistan (+20.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sri Lanka emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +25.1% from 2012-2021. While the share of Sri Lanka (+11 p.p.) and Pakistan (+4.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of India (-12 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest prepared dish and meal supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sri Lanka ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India amounted to +17.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sri Lanka (+22.8% per year) and Pakistan (+15.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Prepared Dishes And Meals

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, the amount of prepared dishes and meals imported in Southern Asia skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 30% compared with the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared dish and meal imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +60.4% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of prepared dish and meal imports in 2021 were India (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons), Nepal (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons), together amounting to 84% of total import. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons), comprising a 7.5% share of total imports. The following importers - Sri Lanka (X tons) and Maldives (X tons) - together made up 6.9% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Nepal ($X) and Pakistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 64% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Nepal, with a CAGR of +16.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nepal (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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