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Southern Asia: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian rabbit meat market fell modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -1.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a significant increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, rabbit meat production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 57%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

India (X tons) remains the largest rabbit meat producing country in Southern Asia, comprising approx. 91% of total volume. Moreover, rabbit meat production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in India was relatively modest.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of rabbit or hare meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 568% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 637% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2022. India (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Pakistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rabbit or hare meat exports, with a CAGR of +10.1% from 2012 to 2022. India (-45.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Pakistan increased by +93 percentage points.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the largest rabbit meat supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 5.3% share of total exports.

In Pakistan, rabbit meat exports increased at an average annual rate of +22.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -8.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 27%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+11.9%).

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of rabbit or hare meat imported in Southern Asia shrank dramatically to X tons, which is down by -22.1% on 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 180% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 165%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Maldives (X kg) and Afghanistan (X kg) represented roughly 100% of total imports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Maldives (with a CAGR of +9.0%).

In value terms, Maldives ($X) and Afghanistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Among the main importing countries, Maldives, with a CAGR of +14.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 38%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while Afghanistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan (+5.1%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for rabbit or hare meat in Southern Asia?

The country with the largest volume of rabbit meat consumption was India, accounting for 98% of total volume.

What are the largest producers of rabbit or hare meat in Southern Asia?

The country with the largest volume of rabbit meat production was India, accounting for 95% of total volume. Moreover, rabbit meat production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan, more than tenfold.

What are the leading suppliers of rabbit or hare meat in Southern Asia?

In value terms, Pakistan remains the largest rabbit meat supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India, with a 9.7% share of total exports.

What are the leading importers of rabbit or hare meat in Southern Asia?

In value terms, Afghanistan constitutes the largest market for imported rabbit or hare meat in Southern Asia, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Maldives, with a 27% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for rabbit or hare meat in Southern Asia?

In 2020, the rabbit meat export price in Southern Asia amounted to $4.8 per kg, growing by 4.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for rabbit or hare meat in Southern Asia?

The rabbit meat import price in Southern Asia stood at $7.3 per kg in 2020, declining by -2.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the rabbit meat market in Southern Asia. 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 1141 - Rabbit meat

Country coverage:

Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in Southern Asia, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in Southern Asia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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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. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
3. PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- India
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Producing Animals, By Country, 2012-2024
7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Yield And Growth
12. Exports And Growth
13. Export Prices And Growth
14. Market Size And Growth
15. Per Capita Consumption
16. Imports And Growth
17. Import Prices
18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
20. Producing Animals, 2012–2024
21. Yield, 2012–2024
22. Production, By Country, 2024
23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
24. Producing Animals, By Country, 2024
25. Producing Animals, By Country, 2012-2024
26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
38. Export Prices, 2012–2024