PAKISTAN MEAT
TRADE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PAKISTAN
TDAP INTRODUCTION
Trade Development Authority of Pakistan is the premier trade promotion organization man-
dated to develop and promote products and services of the country in international markets.
TDAP implements policies and directives of Federal Government and its Board of Directors
for enhancing, promoting and facilitating trade.
TDAP supports and facilitates businesses through latest information and capacity building
initiatives to enhance and improve their leverage in international trade.
To achieve its objectives, TDAP organizes as well as participates in local & international
trade fairs, country specific exhibitions, trade delegations, conducts seminars and organizes
contacts and information exchange events both physically as well on digital platforms.
This publication is part of the efforts of TDAP to share details and showcase Pakistan’s prod-
ucts and services in international markets.
PRODUCT PROFILE
CHAPTER OF HS CODE: 02
CONTRIBUTION OF LIVESTOCK SECTOR TO AGRICULTURE
The livestock sector has emerged as the largest contributor to agriculture, accounting for approximately
62.68 percent of the agriculture value added and 14.36 percent of the national GDP during FY2023. Animal
husbandry is a critical economic activity for rural dwellers in Pakistan, with over 8 million rural families
engaged in livestock production and deriving from 35 to 40 percent of their income from thissector. The gross
value addition of livestock has increased to Rs 5,593 billion in FY2023 from Rs 5,390 billion in FY2022,
indicating a growth of 3.8 percent. Additionally, the net foreign exchange earnings of the livestock sector
contribute around 2.1 percent of the total exports in the country. (Economic Survey of Pakistan-2022-23)
Agriculture Growth Percentages (Base=2015-16) %
SECTOR 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23
Livestock 2.89 3.59 3.65 2.80 2.38 3.26 3.8
Source: (PBS-Economic Survey of Pakistan 2022-23)
Brief Overview of Meat Sector
EXPORT OF MEAT FROM PAKISTAN Value In “000”US$
JULY-JUNE Growth in Exported Value between FY 2022-23 (%)
2022 2023
353 431 22%
Source: (PBS-Economic Survey of Pakistan 2021-22)
Meat and meat preparation exports increasedboth in value and quantity by 21.4 percent and22.5 percent, respectively during
[Link] exports of meat sector have hadgradual growth over a period, due to opening ofnew markets, compliance
with the foodstandards set by of various exporting countries,and use of advanced machinery and newpractices to Pakistan. The
meat exports includeraw and frozen beef, mutton, lamb, and [Link] exports of by-products include casing,bones, horns and
hooves, gelatin, [Link]’s exports of meat and meat preparationsare gradually penetrating different countries interms of
volume and value as it recorded astaggering increase. The major meat exportsdestinations include: Gulf countries
includingSaudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait,Qatar, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Maldives, andVietnam. Recently, the Malaysian
governmenthas approved certification of four Pakistani meatexporter companies, which is a majorbreakthrough as Malaysia is
lucrative market forexports of Halal meat.(Economic Survey of Pakistan 2022-23).
PRODUCTON
Estimated Meat Production
(000 Tonnes)
Categories 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23
Meat 4,708 4,955 5,219 5,503
Beef 2,303 2,380 2,461 2,544
Mutton 748 765 782 799
Poultry Meat 1,657 1,809 1,977 2,160
Note*: The figures for meat production are of red meat and do not include the edible offal’s.
Source: Ministry of National Food Security & Research
LOCAL CONSUMPTION
AVAILABILITY OF MEAT PER ANUM (Kg per Capita)
FOOD ITEM 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 (P)
1. MEAT (Beef, Mutton, Chicken) 22.5 22.5 24
* = Includes beef, mutton and poultry meat
Source: Economic Survey of Pakistan 2022-23
The latest edition of the Economic Survey of Pakistan estimates that per capita calories come from the annual per capita
consumption of meat is 24 Kg.
BEEF
Packages food is either chilled or frozen, boned or de-boned, or provided in vacuum or carton packaging.
LAMB
Packages food is either chilled or frozen, boned or de-boned, or provided in vacuum or carton packaging.
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY
• Whole Carcass Quarters, Cuts or Compensated Cuts
• Bone-in or Deboned Meat
• Chilled Vacuum / Cotton Packed
• Frozen Carton Packing
PRODUCT RANGE
We meet all your meat needs. Whether you are seeking whole carcasses
or superbly cut pieces, we have a wide range for you to choose from.
A-RED OFFAL
B-VEAL
* Cattle Veal 2. Buffalo Veal
C-BOVINE
* Cattle Beef , Buffalo Beef, D-Ovine, Goat, Lamb, Fat-Tail Lamb, Sheep
BEEF
All of the following Beef Meat Products are available in Bull, Cow, and Buffalo. The gender, age and number of teeth of the
animals can vary as per the customers’ requirements.
PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Beef Boneless Hindquarter, Beef Boneless Forequarter, Cooked Beef Balls, Beef Burger Patty, Beef Mince, Beef Boneless Cheek
Meat, Beef Tail, Beef Whole Hindquarter With Bone, Beef Forequarter With Bone, Beef Tongue, Mutton Carcass (Whole), Mutton
Cubes With Bone, Mutton Boneless Meat, Mutton Boneless Mince, Camel Carcass In Quarter/Dual/Whole Piece, Camel Meat
Cubes With Bone, Camel Boneless Meat, Camel Boneless Mince, Beef Offal
All of the following Beef Offal Products are available from Bull, Cow and Buffalo Animals. The size, weight, trimming, processing
(freezing/cooking/salting/washing) and packaging of each product can vary as per the customers’ requirements.
PRODUCT CATEGORY: MUTTON OFFAL
All of the following Mutton Offal Products are available from Bull, Cow and Buffalo Animals. The size, weight, trimming,
processing (freezing/cooking/salting/washing) and packaging of each product can vary as per the customers’ requirements.
TESTING / CERTIFICATIONS/ REGISTRATION AGENCIES
9001 17025 2001
PACKAGING & STORAGE
TOP IMPORTING COUNTRIES (LEADING IMPORTERS OF MEAT HS CODE: 02)
Imported value Imported value Imported value Imported value Imported value
Importers in 2021 in 2022
in 2018 in 2019 in 2020
World 124,312,293 131,565,288 136,028,687 152,480,320
China 11,018,798 18,832,475 30,268,514 31,586,040 30,879,441
United States of 9,453,185
8,427,273 8,764,327 11,994,351 12,964,609
America
Japan 10,407,491 10,843,065 10,284,531 10,987,740 11,244,481
Germany 7,996,203 7,651,287 7,061,374 7,340,123 7,837,051
Korea, Republic of 5,123,539 5,231,070 4,966,746 6,056,754 7,356,993
EXPORT FIGURES (5 YEARS) PAKISTAN EXPORTS HS CODE:02
Imported value Imported value Imported value Imported value Imported value
Importers in 2021 in 2022
in 2018 in 2019 in 2020
World 1228,705 295,610 311,398 340,935 381,280
United Arab
91,212 110,826 127,227 154,195 184,351
Emirates
36,847 52,201 44,037
Saudi Arabia 39,009 58,463
36,005 40,989 43,190 51,216 52,788
Kuwait
6,403 14,635 21,760 27,093 35,240
Qatar
13,814 16,634 18,477 16,550 19,506
Bahrain
Mr. Aurangzeb Jahangir
Assistant Manager(Product Officer)
Email: aurangzebjahangir@[Link]
Contact No: +92-321-2270999
Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, Ministry of Commerce
FTC Building, Block-A, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi - Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-99206487-90 UAN: 111-444-111
URL: [Link]
