Export-Import

In world’s market India rank 5-6^th in egg and 20-21^st in chicken meat production. Indian export earning is very low. The present export potential from poultry product is however, a meagre Rs.10-15 crores. Therefore require massive export promotion efforts. The major share of broiler export is in favour of USA, whereas 70% eggs are exported by USA, China and Holland.

China has emerged as a potential exporter country from Asia along with Thailand (meat). Indian industry has to meet the norms of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (‘HACCP’) to produce safe products for human consumption. This because of insecticidal residue of crops, medicinal residue and the microbial contamination arising from management lapses. Under HACCP each point of production chain has to follow the norms laid down for the purpose.

The industry today ranks fifth in the world with respect to table egg production and 22^nd in respect of poultry meat production. As per APEDA (Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) India’s share in the world egg trade is estimated at 1500 tonnes worth $1.74 millions.

India is presently exporting, mainly to UAE (62.5%) Oman, Maldives and Bahrain. Export of poultry meat from India commenced recently. The major destinations are Oman (30%), Maldives, and Bahrain. Live poultry export during 1992-93 was 41 lakhs and the major destinations are Bangladesh (39%) UAE and Oman.

Export projection for poultry and its products

Products	Year 1999-2000 (in Million Rupees)
Poultry Egg	425
Poultry Meat	1991
Live Poultry	16
Value added	2250
Total	4682

Industry sources estimate that poultry export can earn foreign exchange worth Rs.200 crores per year within the next five years.