India Poultry Market to Hit INR 8,430 Billion (12.60% CAGR) by 2033 | Get Free Sample Report

According to IMARC Group's report titled "India Poultry Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by End Use, Distribution Channel, and States, 2025-2033", The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the industry, including market share, growth, trends and regional insights.

Short Summary:

The India poultry market size reached INR 2,304 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, the market is expected to reach INR 8,430 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.60% during 2025-2033. Growth is primarily driven by rising population and disposable incomes, evolving dietary habits toward protein-rich foods, and rapid expansion of the food service and QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) sectors across urban and semi-urban regions.

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Market Overview:

The India poultry market has become one of the fastest-growing segments in the domestic agribusiness and livestock economy. Poultry meat and eggs have increasingly become core protein sources due to their affordability, accessibility, and consistent supply. The shift toward protein-rich diets, nutritional awareness, and changing consumer lifestyles has strengthened demand for processed and value-added poultry products.

The industry is also benefiting from investments in modern hatcheries, feed mills, cold chain infrastructure, and integrated poultry farming systems that improve efficiency and reduce disease-related risks. Meanwhile, the growth of food delivery platforms, restaurants, bakeries, and packaged food brands continues to create new revenue channels for poultry producers and processors.

Analyst Commentary: The Indian poultry sector is transitioning from traditional small-scale farming to commercial, integrated, and technology-enabled systems. While demand is strong, cost volatility in poultry feed (especially soybean meal and maize) remains a key factor impacting margins. Companies that invest in feed efficiency, disease management, breed improvement, and cold chain logistics will maintain resilience. The future is expected to see premiumization, including antibiotic-free chicken, organic eggs, and ready-to-cook products tailored to health-conscious consumers.

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Scope and Growth Analysis:

• 2024 Market Size: INR 2,304 Billion
• 2033 Forecast: INR 8,430 Billion
• CAGR (2025-2033): 12.60%

Growth is supported by:

• Covers broiler meat, layer eggs, processed poultry products, ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook variants.

• Rising protein awareness driving preference for poultry over red meat due to perceived health and cost advantages.

• Food service expansion-QSR chains, cafés, bakeries, and cloud kitchens-boosting bulk poultry consumption.

• Growing organized integration models where companies manage hatcheries, feed, breeding, and distribution.

• Retail modernization introducing packaged, branded fresh and frozen poultry into supermarkets and online grocery platforms.

• Adoption of supported farm training programs improving biosecurity and animal welfare standards.

• Development of cold chain and temperature-controlled logistics ensuring product safety and extended shelf life.

• Expansion into tier-2 and tier-3 markets accelerated by enhanced distribution networks and local processing facilities.

• Value-added processing improving profitability through marinades, ready-to-cook cuts, and convenience packs.

As working populations grow and lifestyles continue shifting, online food delivery is becoming a daily-need service rather than an occasional luxury.

Key Market Trends:

• Rising demand for antibiotic-free, hormone-free, and organic poultry targeting health-conscious consumers.

• Growth of packaged branded chicken and eggs replacing traditional unorganized wet market sourcing.

• Increased consumption of processed and easy-to-cook poultry due to busy urban lifestyles.

• Use of IoT and predictive health monitoring in large-scale poultry farms for disease and feed optimization.

• Expansion of layer farms producing fortified eggs (Omega-3, Vitamin D enriched).

• Greater adoption of sustainable poultry feed alternatives to reduce cost dependency and environmental impact.

• Quick-commerce platforms enabling 2-hour doorstep delivery of fresh poultry products.

• Integration of blockchain-based traceability to assure transparency from farm to table.

• Export expansion targeting Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian poultry markets.

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Comprehensive Market Report Highlights & Segmentation Analysis:

The market report offers a comprehensive analysis of the segments, highlighting those with the largest India poultry market share. It includes forecasts for the period 2025-2033 and historical data from 2019-2024 for the following segments.

Breakup by End Use:

• Food Services
• Households

Breakup by Distribution Channel:

• Traditional Retail Stores
• Business to Business (B2B)
• Modern Retail Stores

Breakup by States:

• Maharashtra
• Haryana
• West Bengal
• Tamil Nadu
• Andhra Pradesh
• Uttar Pradesh
• Telangana
• Kerala
• Karnataka
• Punjab
• Orissa
• Bihar
• Madhya Pradesh
• Gujarat
• Rajasthan
• Others

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Other key areas covered in the report:

• COVID-19 Impact on the Market
• Porter's Five Forces Analysis
• Strategic Recommendations
• Market Dynamics
• Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
• Market Drivers and Success Factors
• SWOT Analysis
• Value Chain Analysis
• Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape
• Top Winning Strategies
• Recent Industry News
• Key Technological Trends & Development

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1: What was the size of the India poultry market in 2024?
A1: The market size reached INR 2,304 Billion in 2024.

Q2: What is the expected market size by 2033?
A2: It is projected to reach INR 8,430 Billion by 2033.

Q3: What factors are driving market growth?
A3: Population growth, higher disposable incomes, changing dietary preferences, and expansion of food service and retail networks.

Q4: Which poultry segment is experiencing the fastest growth?
A4: Broiler chicken consumption is growing rapidly, supported by increasing demand for affordable protein and ready-to-cook poultry formats.

Q5: What challenges does the market face?
A5: Feed price fluctuations, disease management risks, cold chain gaps in rural regions, and the need for stronger biosecurity protocols.

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Updated Date: 21-Nov-2025
Author: Gaurav
Sources: IMARC Group

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