India Sheep & Goat Market- Trend Analysis & Forecasts
Description
India Sheep & Goat Market Overview:
The sheep & goat market in India was valued at **US$ ** billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a **CAGR of % during 2025–2030, anchored by one of the world’s largest small-ruminant bases—74.26 million sheep and 148.88 million goats (20th Livestock Census). Consumption is still predominantly informal with over % sold via wet markets, but organized retail and meat-tech platforms (e.g., Licious, FreshToHome) are expanding. India exported about ** thousand tonnes of goat & sheep meat in 2024, mainly to the Middle East, Malaysia, and Vietnam, while domestic demand spans meat, milk, leather, and wool.
Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the India sheep & goat market. Below are the variables considered and analyzed in the report:
• Supply-demand trends, market growth, and trade
• Market structure, conduct, and performance analysis
• Historical and forecasted market size (volume & value)
• Trade analysis (export & import), including key partners, quantities, values, and price trends
• Supply chain mapping, pricing, and regulatory framework
• Competitive landscape profiling of key players
• Factors influencing market performance, including sustainability trends
Market Growth Factors
Rising urban incomes and protein-rich diet adoption are lifting per-capita mutton consumption in cities to around ** kg** versus ** kg** in rural areas. Policy support through the National Livestock Mission and allied schemes, plus growing e-commerce meat delivery, is formalizing supply. Low input costs, abundant labor, and adaptable indigenous breeds (Jamunapari, Barbari, Black Bengal; Deccani, Nellore) support expansion, while halal-certified exports to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia add a premium growth corridor.
Market Restraints & Challenges
Fragmented smallholder production limits scale, with low productivity tied to genetics, feed, and veterinary gaps. Processing and cold-chain deficits constrain hygienic supply and export readiness, especially outside major cities. Cultural dietary constraints cap demand in some regions, while disease risks such as PPR and climate-driven fodder stress add volatility. Price pressure also stems from logistics inefficiencies and uneven market access.
Market Segmentation
Goats contribute nearly % of combined market value and dominate meat output; key breeds include Black Bengal, Osmanabadi, Barbari for goats and Deccani, Nellore for sheep. End use is led by meat, followed by milk (a fast-growing niche for health-focused urban consumers) and wool (declining versus synthetics). Distribution remains centered on wet markets and butchers, with rapid growth in organized retail and D2C platforms; production is concentrated in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, while consumption peaks in metros such as Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.
Competitive Landscape
The sector is highly fragmented domestically, but formal players are scaling. Export leaders include Allanasons, Al Kabeer, HMA Agro, Mirha Exports, Amroon Foods, and Vista Processed Foods, while consumer-facing disruptors Licious, FreshToHome, Zappfresh, Meatigo build hygienic, traceable supply. Cooperatives and state boards aid aggregation and veterinary outreach; SMEs and local butchers retain strong share in rural and semi-urban markets due to agility and cultural proximity.
Outlook
Through 2030, growth will be driven by urban protein demand, halal export momentum, and policy-backed upgrades in breeding, animal health, and processing. Priorities include cold-chain expansion, modern slaughter capacity, fodder security, genetics improvement, and digital traceability to lift productivity and compliance. With improved infrastructure and inclusion of smallholders in organized value chains, India can deepen its regional leadership in small-ruminant meat while stabilizing prices and quality.
Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2023
• Base Year: 2024
• Forecast Period: 2025-2030
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Segments Covered:
By Type (Sheep and Goat)
By Phase (Processing and Live Exports)
By Product (Meat, Milk, and Wool)
By Sales (Domestic Sales (Wet Markets and Butchers and Organized Retail/E-commerce) and Exports)
• Companies Profiled: The market players include, Vista Processed foods Pvt. Ltd., Allanasons Pvt. Ltd., Amroon Foods Pvt. Ltd., Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd., AB Frigo Foods, ABZ Frozen Food, Arabian Exports, HMA Agro Industries Ltd., Hyderabadi Goat Farm, Licious, FreshToHome, Zappfresh, Al Kabeer Exports Pvt. Ltd., Meatigo, and Others.
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The sheep & goat market in India was valued at **US$ ** billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a **CAGR of % during 2025–2030, anchored by one of the world’s largest small-ruminant bases—74.26 million sheep and 148.88 million goats (20th Livestock Census). Consumption is still predominantly informal with over % sold via wet markets, but organized retail and meat-tech platforms (e.g., Licious, FreshToHome) are expanding. India exported about ** thousand tonnes of goat & sheep meat in 2024, mainly to the Middle East, Malaysia, and Vietnam, while domestic demand spans meat, milk, leather, and wool.
Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the India sheep & goat market. Below are the variables considered and analyzed in the report:
• Supply-demand trends, market growth, and trade
• Market structure, conduct, and performance analysis
• Historical and forecasted market size (volume & value)
• Trade analysis (export & import), including key partners, quantities, values, and price trends
• Supply chain mapping, pricing, and regulatory framework
• Competitive landscape profiling of key players
• Factors influencing market performance, including sustainability trends
Market Growth Factors
Rising urban incomes and protein-rich diet adoption are lifting per-capita mutton consumption in cities to around ** kg** versus ** kg** in rural areas. Policy support through the National Livestock Mission and allied schemes, plus growing e-commerce meat delivery, is formalizing supply. Low input costs, abundant labor, and adaptable indigenous breeds (Jamunapari, Barbari, Black Bengal; Deccani, Nellore) support expansion, while halal-certified exports to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia add a premium growth corridor.
Market Restraints & Challenges
Fragmented smallholder production limits scale, with low productivity tied to genetics, feed, and veterinary gaps. Processing and cold-chain deficits constrain hygienic supply and export readiness, especially outside major cities. Cultural dietary constraints cap demand in some regions, while disease risks such as PPR and climate-driven fodder stress add volatility. Price pressure also stems from logistics inefficiencies and uneven market access.
Market Segmentation
Goats contribute nearly % of combined market value and dominate meat output; key breeds include Black Bengal, Osmanabadi, Barbari for goats and Deccani, Nellore for sheep. End use is led by meat, followed by milk (a fast-growing niche for health-focused urban consumers) and wool (declining versus synthetics). Distribution remains centered on wet markets and butchers, with rapid growth in organized retail and D2C platforms; production is concentrated in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, while consumption peaks in metros such as Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.
Competitive Landscape
The sector is highly fragmented domestically, but formal players are scaling. Export leaders include Allanasons, Al Kabeer, HMA Agro, Mirha Exports, Amroon Foods, and Vista Processed Foods, while consumer-facing disruptors Licious, FreshToHome, Zappfresh, Meatigo build hygienic, traceable supply. Cooperatives and state boards aid aggregation and veterinary outreach; SMEs and local butchers retain strong share in rural and semi-urban markets due to agility and cultural proximity.
Outlook
Through 2030, growth will be driven by urban protein demand, halal export momentum, and policy-backed upgrades in breeding, animal health, and processing. Priorities include cold-chain expansion, modern slaughter capacity, fodder security, genetics improvement, and digital traceability to lift productivity and compliance. With improved infrastructure and inclusion of smallholders in organized value chains, India can deepen its regional leadership in small-ruminant meat while stabilizing prices and quality.
Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2023
• Base Year: 2024
• Forecast Period: 2025-2030
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Segments Covered:
By Type (Sheep and Goat)
By Phase (Processing and Live Exports)
By Product (Meat, Milk, and Wool)
By Sales (Domestic Sales (Wet Markets and Butchers and Organized Retail/E-commerce) and Exports)
• Companies Profiled: The market players include, Vista Processed foods Pvt. Ltd., Allanasons Pvt. Ltd., Amroon Foods Pvt. Ltd., Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd., AB Frigo Foods, ABZ Frozen Food, Arabian Exports, HMA Agro Industries Ltd., Hyderabadi Goat Farm, Licious, FreshToHome, Zappfresh, Al Kabeer Exports Pvt. Ltd., Meatigo, and Others.
Please note: It will take 4-5 business days to deliver the report upon receipt the order.
Table of Contents
134 Pages
- 1. Executive Summary
- 2. Introduction
- 2.1. Objectives & Scope of the Study
- 2.2. Definitions & Economic Importance
- 2.3. Research Methodology
- 2.4. Factors and Decision Matrix Analysis
- 2.5. Limitations & Challenges
- 3. Product/ Market Overview
- 3.1. Sheep & Goat Population Trend
- 3.2. Demand Trend for Sheep & Goat Meat, Milk & Wool
- 3.3. Processing Trend
- 3.4. Regulatory Analysis
- 4. India: Country Profile
- 5. India Sheep & Goat Market Growth Factors Analysis
- 5.1. Drivers and Restraints Analysis
- 5.2. Challenges and Opportunities Analysis
- 5.3. India Sheep & Goat Industry SWOT Analysis
- 5.4. India Sheep & Goat Market PESTEL Analysis
- 5.5. India Sheep & Goat Market Porter's Five Forces analysis
- 6. India Sheep & Goat Market: Supply-Demand Analysis
- 6.1. Sheep & Goat Production Trend
- 6.2. Sheep & Goat Demand Trend
- 6.3. Sheep & Goat Supply Chain Analysis
- 6.4. Sheep & Goat Product Variants
- 7. Sheep & Goat Market: Segmentation Analysis
- 7.1. Sheep & Goat Market, by Type
- 7.1.1. Sheep
- 7.1.2. Goat
- 7.2. Sheep & Goat Market, by Phase
- 7.2.1. Processing
- 7.2.2. Live Exports
- 7.3. Sheep & Goat Market, by Product
- 7.3.1. Meat
- 7.3.2. Milk
- 7.3.3. Wool
- 7.4. Sheep & Goat Market, by Sales
- 7.4.1. Domestic Sales (Wet Markets and Butchers and Organized Retail/E-commerce)
- 7.4.2. Exports
- 8. Sheep & Goat Market: Trade (Export & Import) Analysis
- 8.1. Sheep & Goat Export Trend Analysis
- 8.2. Sheep & Goat Export, by Product
- 9. Sheep & Goat Market: Price Trend Analysis
- 9.1. Domestic Price Trend
- 9.2. Export Price Trend
- 9.3. Price Events Analysis
- 10. Competitive Analysis
- 10.1. Sheep & Goat Market Mapping
- 10.1.1. List of Key Countries Exporting Sheep & Goat from India
- 10.1.2. List of Key Companies Exporting Sheep & Goat from India
- 10.2. Company Profiles
- 10.2.1. Vista Processed foods Pvt. Ltd.
- 10.2.2. Allanasons Pvt. Ltd.
- 10.2.3. Amroon Foods Pvt. Ltd.
- 10.2.4. Mirha Exports Pvt. Ltd.
- 10.2.5. AB Frigo Foods
- 10.2.6. ABZ Frozen Food
- 10.2.7. Arabian Exports
- 10.2.8. HMA Agro Industries Ltd.
- 10.2.9. Hyderabadi Goat Farm
- 10.2.10. Licious
- 10.2.11. FreshToHome
- 10.2.12. Zappfresh
- 10.2.13. Al Kabeer Exports Pvt. Ltd.
- 10.2.14. Meatigo
- 11. Conclusion
- 12. Appendix
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