Massive surge in demand for Halal Food Products in India

New Delhi – According to the ‘India Halal Food Market Outlook to 2030’ report published by Ken Research, a global market intelligence and consultancy firm, the value of India’s Halal food market has reached USD 19 billion (Rs 1.77 lakh crore).

1. The demand for Halal food products is growing not only among Muslims but also among health-conscious non-Muslims. This trend is leading to the steady expansion of India’s Halal food industry.

2. The highest demand for Halal food products is seen in Lucknow, Mumbai, and Hyderabad – the cities with significant Muslim population. These cities have established efficient Halal food distribution systems, making them key centres for Halal-certified food production and trade.

3. India’s exports of Halal food products have also increased, particularly to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Southeast Asian countries, where the demand is strong.

4. Major companies active in India’s Halal food market include Allanasons Pvt. Ltd., Al Kabeer Group, Amara Halal Foods, BRF S.A., and Nestle S.A. Their strong distribution networks, export capabilities, and brand recognition have helped them maintain dominance in the market.

India ranks as the 10^th largest global exporter in buffalo meat

According to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), a statutory body under the Government of India, India is the 10th largest exporter of buffalo meat in the world. The leading exporters of buffalo meat are Brazil, the United States, Australia, Argentina, and Canada.

What is a Halal Certificate ?

In Islam, Halal means permissible or lawful. Earlier, this term was confined mainly to meat, but now, driven by religious fanatics seeking to build a parallel economy, various other items such as housing societies, medicines, and cosmetics also require Halal certification. Certain Islamic organisations are authorised to issue them, which state that the product complies with Islamic principles. These are collectively known as Halal Certificates.