Pakistan Meat Export Data: How Much Meat Does Pakistan Export?

Key Takeaways

Pakistan meat export data shows US$499.44 million in total value for 2025, with Q1/2026 reaching US$139.62 million across 33,770+ shipments under HS 02.
The UAE (US$182.55 million) and Saudi Arabia (US$170.33 million) absorb over 70% of all Pakistan meat exports, with fresh bovine carcasses (HS 020110) representing 74.73% of total value.
Pakistan meat export potential is expanding beyond the GCC — a US$200 million halal meat deal with Malaysia, 239% export growth to China, and a new federal halal meat export policy signal accelerating diversification.

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Pakistan Meat Export Data 2025 (Q1/2026): How Much Meat Does Pakistan Export?

According to yTrade Pakistan export data, Pakistan exported US$139.62 million in meat (HS 02) during Q1/2026.

Compared to Q1/2025 (US$141.93 million), Q1/2026 remained broadly flat with a marginal decrease of approximately 1.6%. Across the full calendar year 2025, Pakistan meat export data shows total value reaching US$499.44 million — reflecting steady upward momentum from a weak Q2/2025 (US$104.28 million) through a strong Q4/2025 (US$138.66 million).

Timeline	Value (US$)	QoQ Change
Q1/2025 (Jan–Mar)	$141.93M	—
Q2/2025 (Apr–Jun)	$104.28M	−26.5%
Q3/2025 (Jul–Sep)	$114.57M	9.9%
Q4/2025 (Oct–Dec)	$138.66M	21.0%
Q1/2026 (Jan–Mar)	$139.62M	0.7%

The sharp Q2 dip aligns with seasonal demand patterns across GCC markets, where meat consumption typically contracts after Eid al-Adha procurement cycles. Recovery accelerated into Q3 and Q4 as Saudi Arabia and the UAE increased import volumes heading into the cooler months and Hajj preparation season.

On a fiscal year basis, Pakistan's performance is tracking ahead of prior years.

As reported by Mettis Global, meat and meat preparation exports grew 9.03% year-on-year during the first eight months of FY2025-26 (July–February), reaching US$370.15 million compared to US$338.65 million in the same period the prior year. Total volume during this window rose to 83,221 metric tons from 78,883 metric tons — confirming that growth is supported by both volume expansion and improved per-unit pricing.

Key market developments shaping Pakistan meat export potential in 2025–2026:

Halal meat export policy approved — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved a formal halal meat export policy in December 2025, directing authorities to draft a three-year action plan targeting Muslim and global markets.
Malaysia deal signed — A US$200 million halal meat agreement with Malaysia, announced during PM Sharif's October 2025 visit to Kuala Lumpur, opens access to Southeast Asia's growing halal protein market.
China exports surging — Pakistan's halal meat exports to China grew 239% year-on-year through November 2025, reaching US$14.32 million.
Industry status granted — The government announced industry status for the halal meat sector in November 2025, enabling access to subsidised financing and infrastructure incentives.

Pakistan's growth trajectory contrasts with the price-driven model seen in other major meat exporters.

For comparison, Argentina beef exports reached US$3.7 billion (+22.3% YoY) in 2025, but that growth was driven primarily by higher prices (+35.6%) rather than volume. Pakistan's expansion, by contrast, reflects genuine volume-side growth alongside moderate pricing improvements.

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Pakistan Meat Export Data: Where Does Pakistan Export Meat To?

Pakistan mainly exports meat to the Gulf region, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia alone accounting for US$352.88 million, or 70.65% of total meat export value in 2025. Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain complete the top five destinations, reinforcing the GCC’s dominance as the core market for Pakistani meat exports.

Here are the top 5 Pakistan meat export destinations:

United Arab Emirates — US$182.55 million: Largest destination, driven by fresh bovine carcasses for the UAE's foodservice and retail sectors
Saudi Arabia — US$170.33 million: Rapidly growing market with 65% YoY growth in 2024, driven by mutton and bovine demand
Kuwait — US$51.85 million: Third-largest market, heavily concentrated in fresh bovine carcasses
Qatar — US$29.77 million: Steady mid-tier market with consistent demand for bovine and ovine products
Bahrain — US$18.92 million: Smallest GCC destination but a stable long-term buyer

Rank	Country	Value (US$)	Share %	Quantity
1	United Arab Emirates	$182.55M	36.55%	41.61M
2	Saudi Arabia	$170.33M	34.10%	30.87M
3	Kuwait	$51.85M	10.36%	9.70M
4	Qatar	$29.77M	5.96%	6.75M
5	Bahrain	$18.92M	3.79%	3.56M

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#1 Pakistan Meat Exporting Partner: United Arab Emirates — US$182.55 Million

The UAE is the single largest buyer of Pakistani meat, absorbing US$182.55 million across 11,802 shipments in 2025, data provided by yTrade. The trade is overwhelmingly dominated by fresh or chilled bovine carcasses and half-carcasses (HS 020110), which alone represented 91.28% of all export value to the UAE.

Frozen sheep and goat meat (HS 020410) and fresh bovine cuts with bone-in (HS 020120) follow considerably smaller shares.

HS 020110 – Fresh/chilled bovine carcasses: US$166.63 million — dominant format for UAE's wholesale and foodservice markets
HS 020410 – Frozen sheep/goat carcasses: US$11.36 million — secondary product meeting UAE's mutton demand
HS 020120 – Fresh/chilled bovine bone-in cuts: US$2.03 million — niche cuts for retail butcheries
HS 020450 – Frozen goat meat: US$789,471 — specialty product for specific ethnic retail segments
HS 020230 – Frozen boneless bovine: US$484,030 — minimal volumes

Rank	HS Code	Product Description	Value (US$)	Share %
1	20110	Fresh/chilled bovine carcasses	$166.63M	91.28%
2	20410	Frozen sheep/goat carcasses	$11.36M	6.22%
3	20120	Fresh/chilled bovine bone-in	$2.03M	1.11%
4	20450	Frozen goat meat	$789,471	0.43%
5	20230	Frozen boneless bovine	$484,030	0.27%

The UAE's near-total reliance on fresh bovine carcasses (HS 020110) from Pakistan reflects specific supply chain advantages. The Emirates operates one of the region's most developed cold-chain infrastructures, and Pakistani exporters — many operating from HACCP-certified abattoirs in Punjab and Sindh — benefit from geographic proximity that allows chilled carcasses to reach Dubai and Abu Dhabi within days of slaughter.

Key market dynamics for Pakistan-UAE meat trade:

Fresh-product positioning — The limited presence of frozen boneless cuts (HS 020230) indicates Pakistan is not yet competing in the UAE's value-added processing segment, where Brazilian and Australian exporters dominate
Production capacity — Pakistan has 35 Food Safety-certified export abattoirs with combined annual capacity of 247,500 tonnes of beef and 82,500 tonnes of mutton, providing a strong production base to sustain UAE-bound shipments
Top market status confirmed — As PBS data cited by Arab News stated, UAE remained Pakistan's top meat export market in 2024 with exports reaching US$201 million — suggesting a slight moderation in 2025 from the 2024 peak

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#2 Pakistan Meat Exporting Partner: Saudi Arabia — US$170.33 Million

Saudi Arabia is Pakistan's second-largest meat export destination, receiving US$170.33 million across 10,335 shipments in 2025. The trade is led by fresh bovine carcasses (HS 020110) at 63.08%, but Saudi Arabia's import profile is notably more diversified than the UAE's — with frozen sheep and goat carcasses (HS 020410) contributing a substantial 27.57% of value, verified on yTrade trade data platform.

HS 020110 – Fresh/chilled bovine carcasses: US$107.44 million — primary product but notably lower concentration than in the UAE
HS 020410 – Frozen sheep/goat carcasses: US$46.96 million — significantly larger share than other GCC markets, reflecting Saudi mutton preference
HS 020421 – Fresh/chilled sheep carcasses: US$6.45 million — growing segment tied to seasonal festival demand
HS 020450 – Frozen goat meat: US$3.83 million — supplementary ovine product
HS 020220 – Frozen bone-in bovine: US$2.95 million

Rank	HS Code	Product Description	Value (US$)	Share %	Quantity
1	20110	Fresh/chilled bovine carcasses	$107.44M	63.08%	22.69M
2	20410	Frozen sheep/goat carcasses	$46.96M	27.57%	5.51M
3	20421	Fresh/chilled sheep carcasses	$6.45M	3.79%	764,035
4	20450	Frozen goat meat	$3.83M	2.25%	422,713
5	20220	Frozen bone-in bovine	$2.95M	1.73%	735,966

Saudi Arabia's higher share of sheep and goat meat (HS 020410 + 020421 + 020450 combined at ~33.6%) reflects the Kingdom's cultural preference for mutton, particularly during Hajj, Umrah, and seasonal festivals. This creates cyclical demand surges that align closely with Pakistan's Q3–Q4 export spikes.

Key market dynamics for Pakistan-Saudi meat trade:

Explosive recent growth — Saudi Arabia's meat imports from Pakistan grew 65.1% in 2024, positioning the Kingdom as the primary growth engine for Pakistan meat export data
Vision 2030 alignment — Saudi food security initiatives under Vision 2030 are actively diversifying protein sourcing away from a small number of suppliers, which could further benefit Pakistani exporters meeting tightening SPS standards
Fragmented buyer base — Despite having the highest number of active buyers (448) among Pakistan's top five destinations, per-buyer import value remains lower than in the UAE, suggesting a more fragmented market with many mid-sized importers rather than a few dominant players

#3 Pakistan Meat Exporting Partner: Kuwait — US$51.85 Million

Kuwait is the third-largest destination for Pakistan meat exports, receiving US$51.85 million across 4,855 shipments in 2025. The trade is the most concentrated among Pakistan's top five markets — fresh bovine carcasses (HS 020110) account for 93.79% of total value.

HS 020110 – Fresh/chilled bovine carcasses: US$48.64 million — near-total dominance of the bilateral trade
HS 020120 – Fresh/chilled bovine bone-in cuts: US$1.09 million — small supplementary category
HS 020421 – Fresh/chilled sheep carcasses — limited volumes
HS 020610 – Fresh/chilled bovine offal — niche edible offal demand
HS 020220 – Frozen bone-in bovine

Rank	HS Code	Product Description	Value (US$)	Share %	Quantity
1	20110	Fresh/chilled bovine carcasses	$48.64M	93.79%	8.03M
2	20120	Fresh/chilled bovine bone-in	$1.09M	2.10%	252,800
3	20421	Fresh/chilled sheep carcasses	Unlock data on yTrade	1.22%	73,728
4	20610	Fresh/chilled bovine offal	Unlock data on yTrade	0.82%	134,651
5	20220	Frozen bone-in bovine	Unlock data on yTrade	0.77%	98,042

With only 47 active buyers, Kuwait's Pakistan meat trade is channeled through a small group of established importers with long-term supply contracts — creating a stable but rigid market structure that offers reliable demand but limited room for new Pakistani exporters to enter.

Key market dynamics for Pakistan-Kuwait meat trade:

Extreme product concentration — HS 020110 dominance at 93.79% is the highest single-product concentration among all of Pakistan's top five destinations
Offal as a signal — The presence of fresh bovine offal (HS 020610) with 1,569 shipments but low value (US$423,579) suggests regular small-batch demand for ethnic food channels, distinct from the mainstream carcass trade
Certification requirements — Kuwait mandates halal certification from the Punjab Halal Development Agency or equivalent, an Animal Health Certificate from Pakistan's Animal Quarantine Department, and certification of origin from the relevant Chamber of Commerce

#4 Pakistan Meat Exporting Partner: Qatar — US$29.77 Million

Qatar is Pakistan's fourth-largest meat export destination, importing US$29.77 million worth of meat across 2,229 shipments in 2025. Based on yTrade trade data analysis, Qatar's import structure from Pakistan closely mirrors the broader GCC pattern — dominated by fresh bovine carcasses (HS 020110) — but with slightly more product diversity than Kuwait.

HS 020110 – Fresh/chilled bovine carcasses: ~US$27.5 million — core product aligning with Qatar's high per-capita meat consumption
HS 020410 – Frozen sheep/goat carcasses: ~US$1.1 million — secondary ovine product
HS 020120 – Fresh/chilled bovine bone-in cuts — supplementary category
HS 020421 – Fresh/chilled sheep carcasses
HS 020450 – Frozen goat meat — niche segment

Rank	HS Code	Product Description	Value (US$)	Share %
1	20110	Fresh/chilled bovine carcasses	~$27.5M	~92%
2	20410	Frozen sheep/goat carcasses	~$1.1M	~3.7%
3	20120	Fresh/chilled bovine bone-in	Unlock data on yTrade	~1.7%
4	20421	Fresh/chilled sheep carcasses	Unlock data on yTrade	~1.2%
5	20450	Frozen goat meat	Unlock data on yTrade	~0.7%

Note: Qatar HS-level breakdown estimated from yTrade aggregate data based on regional trade patterns.

Qatar's small but affluent market offers relatively high per-unit pricing for Pakistani meat. The country's post-World Cup infrastructure investments expanded cold-chain and food logistics capacity significantly, and its large South Asian and Southeast Asian expatriate workforce creates a built-in demand floor for affordable bovine products.

Key market dynamics for Pakistan-Qatar meat trade:

Strict certification regime — Qatar requires four separate certifications for imported meat: halal certificate, animal health certificate, certificate of origin, and self-certification of the exporting slaughterhouse
High per-capita consumption — Despite a small population, Qatar sustains consistent import volumes driven by one of the highest per-capita meat consumption rates in the region
Expatriate-driven demand — Pakistani meat imported into Qatar serves both the local Qatari population and a substantial migrant worker demographic, creating diversified demand within a single market

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#5 Pakistan Meat Exporting Partner: Bahrain — US$18.92 Million

Bahrain is the fifth-largest market for Pakistan meat exports, receiving US$18.92 million across 1,818 shipments in 2025. Despite being the smallest GCC destination by total value, Bahrain's import mix reveals some structural distinctions — particularly the higher relative share of frozen sheep and goat carcasses (HS 020410) and frozen goat meat (HS 020450) compared to Kuwait and Qatar.

HS 020110 – Fresh/chilled bovine carcasses: US$15.74 million — dominant but at a lower concentration (83.20%) than Kuwait or Qatar
HS 020410 – Frozen sheep/goat carcasses: US$2.38 million — second-largest category, reflecting stronger mutton preference
HS 020450 – Frozen goat meat — higher concentration than in Kuwait or Qatar
HS 020120 – Fresh/chilled bovine bone-in cuts
HS 020860 – Other edible offal, frozen — trace volumes

Rank	HS Code	Product Description	Value (US$)	Share %	Quantity
1	20110	Fresh/chilled bovine carcasses	$15.74M	83.20%	3.19M
2	20410	Frozen sheep/goat carcasses	$2.38M	12.57%	262,401
3	20450	Frozen goat meat	Unlock data on yTrade	3.15%	65,418
4	20120	Fresh/chilled bovine bone-in	Unlock data on yTrade	0.92%	36,967
5	20860	Other edible offal, frozen	Unlock data on yTrade	0.15%	4,740

With only 29 active buyers — the fewest of any top-five destination — Bahrain's market is the most consolidated. The kingdom's small population (~1.5 million) limits growth potential, but Bahrain functions as a regional re-distribution point within the GCC, with some Pakistani meat entering through Bahraini ports subsequently transported via the King Fahd Causeway into Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.

Key market dynamics for Pakistan-Bahrain meat trade:

Higher ovine share — Combined frozen sheep/goat carcasses and goat meat at ~15.7% of value compares to Kuwait's ~1.2%, suggesting Bahraini importers serve a demographic with stronger mutton preferences
Re-export function — Bahrain's role as a GCC transit hub means actual consumption-side demand may be smaller than headline trade data suggests
Stable but limited — The small buyer pool and modest total value position Bahrain as a steady but capped market for Pakistani meat exporters

Pakistan Meat Export Data: What Type of Meat Does Pakistan Export?

Pakistan's meat exports mainly are fresh or chilled bovine carcasses and half-carcasses (HS 020110), which represent US$373.22 million — 74.73% of total export value.

Frozen sheep and goat carcasses (HS 020410) rank second at US$67.53 million, followed by frozen bovine carcasses (HS 020210) at US$15.65 million. yTrade data indicates that the top three product categories account for over 91% of all Pakistan meat export data by value.

HS 020110 – Fresh/chilled bovine carcasses and half-carcasses: US$373.22 million — the defining product of Pakistan's meat export sector
HS 020410 – Frozen sheep/goat carcasses and half-carcasses: US$67.53 million — second-largest category, driven by Saudi demand
HS 020210 – Frozen bovine carcasses and half-carcasses: US$15.65 million — growing segment for non-GCC markets
HS 020120 – Fresh/chilled bovine bone-in cuts: US$9.40 million — supplementary trade
HS 020629 – Frozen edible bovine offal: US$7.88 million — niche value-added segment

Rank	HS Code	Product Description	Value (US$)	Share %	Quantity
1	20110	Fresh/chilled bovine carcasses	$373.22M	74.73%	84.15M
2	20410	Frozen sheep/goat carcasses	$67.53M	13.52%	8.02M
3	20210	Frozen bovine carcasses	$15.65M	3.13%	5.40M
4	20120	Fresh/chilled bovine bone-in	$9.40M	1.88%	3.70M
5	20629	Frozen edible bovine offal	$7.88M	1.58%	2.93M

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The dominance of HS 020110 (fresh/chilled bovine carcasses) reveals a structural characteristic of Pakistan's meat export sector: the country primarily ships whole or half carcasses rather than processed cuts. This positions Pakistan at the lower end of the value chain compared to competitors like Brazil and Australia, which export predominantly boneless, portion-controlled cuts at significantly higher per-kilogram prices.

Key structural factors shaping how much meat does Pakistan export by product type:

Carcass-heavy mix — 92–98% of Pakistan's bovine meat exports have historically been in the carcass or half-carcass format, with boneless cuts representing a negligible share
Dual-species capability — Unlike many beef-dominant exporters, Pakistan ships meaningful volumes of ovine products (HS 020410 at 13.52%), particularly to Saudi Arabia where mutton accounts for over 33% of the bilateral trade. This positions Pakistan meat export potential uniquely among halal-compliant supplier nations
Value-addition as a priority — The national programme for Animal Disease Surveillance and FMD Control, approved at PKR 7.3 billion under the PSDP 2025-26, aims to support compliance with international SPS standards — prerequisites for accessing higher-value markets including the EU, Japan, and North America
Production base for scale — According to TDAP's meat sector profile, Pakistan operates 35 certified export facilities with annual capacity of 247,500 tonnes of beef and 82,500 tonnes of mutton, higher than current export throughput, indicating significant room for growth
FMD remains the key barrier — Full Foot-and-Mouth Disease zone certification remains the single largest obstacle preventing the biggest meat exporter in Pakistan from accessing premium markets. Until Pakistan achieves OIE-recognized FMD-free status, exports will remain concentrated in GCC markets where FMD requirements are less restrictive

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Conclusion

In short, Pakistan exported US$139.62 million in meat during Q1/2026, with full-year 2025 reaching US$499.44 million. The top three destinations, United Arab Emirates (US$182.55 million), Saudi Arabia (US$170.33 million), and Kuwait (US$51.85 million), account for over 81% of total Pakistan meat export data by value.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Pakistan export meat to?

Pakistan exports meat primarily to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The top five destinations are the United Arab Emirates (US$182.55 million), Saudi Arabia (US$170.33 million), Kuwait (US$51.85 million), Qatar (US$29.77 million), and Bahrain (US$18.92 million) — together accounting for over 90% of total export value.

Is Pakistan exporting meat?

Yes. Pakistan is an active meat exporter, shipping over 33,770 consignments worth US$499.44 million in 2025. The meat exports include raw and frozen beef, mutton, lamb, and chicken. Exports of by-products include casing, bones, horns and hooves, and gelatin.

How much is 1 kg of beef in Pakistan?

One kilogram of beef in Pakistan typically ranges from PKR 1,500 to PKR 2,100 (roughly US$5.50 to US$7.50), depending on the cut, whether it is bone-in or boneless, and the region of purchase.