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Buffalo meat becomes India's top performing agricultural export in 2025-26, with exports hitting $5.1 billion, up 25.6%; targeting $6 billion-plus in 2026-27

India's buffalo meat exports surged to $5.1 billion in 2025-26, marking a 25.6% increase, with projections exceeding $6 billion for 2026-27. The growth reflects enhanced safety standards and a shift towards positioning buffalo meat as a premium global product, narrowing the price gap with Brazilian beef.

The Siasat Daily The Siasat Daily+1 source19 August 2026 · 12:56 UTC
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India's buffalo meat exports reached $5.1 billion in 2025-26, a 25.6% increase, with expectations to surpass $6 billion in 2026-27.1

The growth is attributed to enhanced safety standards and a strategic shift in branding.

Exports rose 66.6% year-on-year to nearly $1.5 billion in April-June 2026, up from $896.8 million last year.2

In 2014-15, India exported 14.8 lakh tonnes worth $4.8 billion, averaging $3,240 per tonne.3

The turnaround began in 2024-25, with exports hitting $4.1 billion at $3,236 per tonne, climbing to $3,591 per tonne in 2025-26 and $4,392 per tonne in April-June 2026.4

Stricter government oversight has been crucial, with exports allowed only from APEDA-registered plants that meet safety and hygiene standards, supported by regular inspections.6

Currently, India has 83 APEDA-approved processing plants and 15 additional export-registered units.7

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Key Insight
“India's buffalo meat exports have surged, with a 66.6% increase to nearly $1.5 billion in April-June 2026 compared to the previous year. The All-India Buffalo and Sheep Meat Exporters Association attributes this growth to improved safety and hygiene standards, positioning Indian buffalo meat as a competitive global brand.”
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“A Commerce Ministry official said India crossed the $5 billion mark for the first time last fiscal and is targeting $6 billion-plus in 2026-27.”
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