Key Market Indicators
Pakistan's livestock production is expected to reach almost 84 million heads by 2026. In 2021 it was at 74.4 million, growing at an annual rate of 2%. This growth rate has been consistent since 1966, when the yearly increase was 4.3%. In 2021, the United States was the largest producer with 74.4 million heads, followed by Brazil, India and the United States. Meanwhile, Pakistan's livestock imports are forecast to reach $36 million by 2026, up from $30 million in 2021. This is an average increase of 2.7% since 2008, when the demand was up 9.1%. In 2021, Nepal was the largest importer with $30 million, followed by Germany, Italy and the Netherlands.
