PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1754330
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1754330
The India non-poultry meat market size reached 4.2 Million Tons in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 5.0 Million Tons by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 1.95% during 2025-2033.
Non-poultry refers to rearing, breeding, and processing of livestock, such as cattle, buffalo, goat, sheep, and pig, that are primarily raised for meat. The meat products contain a higher level of protein myoglobin content than poultry meat. Non-poultry meat also comprise of a rich amount of essential nutrients, including niacin, riboflavin, vitamins B6 and B12, omega-6 fatty acids. As a result, it helps in supporting muscle growth, reducing fatigue, boosting immunity, maintaining hemoglobin levels, etc.
In India, the rising consumer preferences for high-protein food products represent one of the key factors driving the non-poultry meat market. Furthermore, the elevating levels of globalization, coupled with the increasing penetration of western food culture, including beef- and pork-based dishes, are also propelling the market growth. Besides this, changing consumer food habits and growing adoption of a non-vegetarian diet are further augmenting the demand for non-poultry meat. Additionally, improving consumer living standards, along with the escalating preferences for healthy lifestyles, are catalyzing the sales of premium-quality, non-poultry meat products. Moreover, the evolving socio-economic scenario in the country and diminishing stigma associated with the consumption of beef and pork are further bolstering the market growth in India. Apart from this, the launch of numerous initiatives undertaken by the Indian government for encouraging livestock cultivation is acting as another significant growth-inducing factor. Additionally, the rising popularity of pre-cut, canned, and frozen meat products, particularly among the consumers with hectic lifestyles, is positively influencing the regional market. In line with this, the expanding meat processing sector, along with the increasing preferences for ready-to-eat meat items, such as sausages, salami, beef jerky, smoked meat, etc., are further fueling the market growth in the country. Additionally, the emergence of organic product variants that are free from preservatives, GMOs, antibiotics, etc., is expected to drive the India non-poultry meat market in the coming years.
The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Al Marzia Agro Foods, Al-Hamd Agro Foods Products Pvt. Ltd., ALM Industries Limited, AOV Agro Foods Private Limited, Fair Export (India) Private Limited, Frigerio Conserva Allana Private Limited, HMA Agro Industries Limited, India Frozen Foods, Mayur Piggery Farm, Mirha Exports Private Limited, MK Overseas Pvt Ltd and Rustam Foods Pvt. Ltd.