India Edible Meat Market Size

India Edible Meat Market Analysis

The India Edible Meat Market size is estimated at 14.39 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 16.07 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 2.23% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Want to share this? Click here to share on social media or embed it on your website.

14.39 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

16.07 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

3.58 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

2.23 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Segment by Type

43.50 %

value share, Poultry, 2023

Product consistency, adaptability, and higher protein/lower fat content are some of the major factors influencing the growth of poultry consumption in the country.

Largest Segment by Form

66.31 %

value share, Fresh / Chilled, 2023

Preference for fresh or chilled meat products is gaining interest in the emerging local butchers and is driven by fresh certified product offerings in the country.

Fastest-growing Segment by Type

2.97 %

Projected CAGR, Poultry, 2024-2029

Changing food habits, as Indians are increasingly converting to a non-veg diet, and poultry meat being considered more hygienic than other meat are increasing its consumption.

Fastest-growing Segment by Form

2.83 %

Projected CAGR, Processed, 2024-2029

The increasing popularity of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook food due to consumers' fast-paced lifestyles is projected to drive the processed poultry products demand in India.

Leading Market Player

3.45 %

market share, Suguna Foods Private Limited, 2022

The company's wide product offerings with increased food safety practices and expanding meat manufacturing units are highly catering to the company's growth in the market.

Growing production, supported by government initiatives, is boosting the market

India Edible Meat Industry Segmentation India Edible Meat Industry Segmentation

Beef, Mutton, Pork, Poultry are covered as segments by Type. Canned, Fresh / Chilled, Frozen, Processed are covered as segments by Form. Off-Trade, On-Trade are covered as segments by Distribution Channel.

• The Indian edible meat market grew by 19.70%, by value, during 2017-2022, primarily driven by strong income and economic growth, rising urban population, rapidly growing middle class, changing lifestyles, improvement in logistics facilities, and the rise of modern retail in rural towns. The country has a very large vegetarian consumer base, accounting for around 20% of the total population in 2022. However, with the rising awareness of protein intake, the market is expected to grow during the forecast period.
• Poultry meat is the major and fastest-growing meat type consumed in India, which grew by 26.77%, by value, during 2017-2022. Consumption of poultry meat is increasing due to its versatility, relatively lower cost than other meat, the acceptance of chicken meat by all religions, and higher protein/lower fat composition. Poultry can respond more quickly to market signals due to shorter production cycles than ruminants. A major portion of meat from sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry produced in India is primarily used for domestic consumption in the form of fresh meat.
• Beef is the second fastest-growing meat type in the market after poultry, and it is expected to register a CAGR of 1.89%, by value, during the forecast period. The consumption of beef in India is impacted by the clash of values surrounding beef, which can be attributed to the sacredness of cows in Hinduism and the ethical concerns raised by animal rights organizations. The Government of India has taken steps to modernize municipal slaughterhouses to provide safe and hygienic meat to consumers. With the growing demand for safe and hygienic products, the market has seen increasing investments in farm automation, slaughterhouses, logistics, and point-of-sale cold storage infrastructures.