Southern Asia: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian poultry market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poultry Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, poultry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

India (X tons) remains the largest poultry producing country in Southern Asia, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, poultry production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bangladesh (X tons), with a X% share.

In India, poultry production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

The average poultry yield expanded markedly to X kg per head in 2022, surging by X% on the year before. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the poultry yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for poultry production in Southern Asia shrank to X heads, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. The total number of producing animals indicated a tangible 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 poultry production increased by X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Poultry Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of poultry decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, poultry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a measured expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India represented the largest exporter of poultry in Southern Asia, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Pakistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Sri Lanka (X%). Bhutan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bhutan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bhutan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Pakistan (X%) and Sri Lanka (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India and Bhutan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest poultry supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sri Lanka ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

In India, poultry exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sri Lanka (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate expansion 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, poultry export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Poultry Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of poultry increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, poultry imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Afghanistan was the largest importer of poultry in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Maldives (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. Bhutan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to poultry imports into Afghanistan stood at X%. At the same time, Bhutan (X%) and Maldives (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bhutan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Maldives (X p.p.) and Bhutan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Afghanistan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X), Maldives ($X) and Bhutan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

Bhutan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Maldives (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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