In the fiscal year 2022-23, India made significant strides in the global market, exporting a notable 664,753.46 metric tonnes of poultry products, with a total worth of Rs. 1,081.62 crores ($134.04 million) to over 57 countries
A roundtable meeting was held under the chairpersonship of the Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Alka Upadhaya. This strategic gathering brought together key stakeholders, including leading companies, state governments, and industry associations, to deliberate on the “Export of Indian Poultry Products: Challenges and Strategies to Strengthen the Poultry Ecosystem.”
In the meeting, Alka Upadhaya highlighted that the Indian poultry sector, now an integral part of agriculture, has played a crucial role in meeting protein and nutritional needs. While the production of crops has been rising at a rate of 1.5 to 2 per cent per annum that of eggs and broilers has been rising at a rate of 8 to 10 per cent per annum. Over the past two decades, it has evolved into a mega-industry, positioning India as a major global producer of eggs and broiler meat.
In the fiscal year 2022-23, India made significant strides in the global market, exporting a notable 664,753.46 metric tonnes of poultry products, with a total worth of Rs 1,081.62 crores ($134.04 million) to over 57 countries. According to a recent market intelligence study, the Indian poultry market achieved a remarkable valuation of $30.46 billion in 2023 with a CAGR of 8.1 per cent from 2024-2032.
The roundtable meeting served as a platform for dynamic exchanges, encouraging collaborative efforts to address current challenges and formulate robust strategies for the sustainable growth of the Indian Poultry sector. In the meeting, the poultry sector representatives and exporters discussed various issues related to poultry export.