In 2023, the meat market size volume per capita in India stood at 4.20 kilograms. The forecasted data indicates a gradual increase in meat consumption per capita from 4.22 kilograms in 2024 to 4.31 kilograms by 2028. This reflects a modest but steady growth trajectory.
Year-on-year variation percentages over the last two years reveal a consistent growth of approximately 0.71% annually from 2024 to 2025, and 0.47% from 2025 to 2026. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period from 2024 to 2028 averages around 0.52% per year.
Future trends to watch for include shifts in dietary preferences towards higher protein diets, potential socio-economic improvements increasing meat consumption, and the impact of regulatory or environmental policies on meat production and consumption patterns.
