Livestock products exports up 106% in Apr-june 2021-22

In a major boost to livestock export, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Government of India, is successfully exporting Indian Buffalo meat in more than 70 countries across the world, including Indonesia. As per the quick estimates – Apriljune, 2021-22 vis-à-vis April-june, 2020-21, the export of livestock products have increased from $484 million (Rs 3668 crore) to $1023 million (Rs 7543 crore) i.e. 112 per cent in USD terms and 106 per cent in rupee term. There has been a rise in demand for Indian bovine meat across the globe due to its high quality, nutrient values and risk-free as the buffalo meat is prepared and exported under World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) guidelines for any risk mitigation. Due to high demand, Indian buffalo meat is exported to Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, the UAE, etc.