Pakistan's Halal Meat Policy

The halal sector is a key pillar of sustainable economic growth, and presents a promising opportunity to enhance global trade and investment. The global Halal market has rapidly transformed into a multi-trillion-dollar economy, encompassing not just food, but also pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, fashion and finance. This expansion offers tremendous opportunities for countries like Pakistan to position themselves as key players on the global scene. Realizing the growth of this evolving industry, and the benefits that Pakistan can reap from being a major player in this sector, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently approved Pakistan's halal meat export policy that targets expansion in Muslim as well as global markets.

The global halal market for the livestock products, including milk, meat and poultry products, is around $200 billion. There is a significant export potential for halal meat and value-added products, targeting the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Pakistan's total halal meat production is six million metric tons, and sufficient quantity is available for export after meeting domestic demand.