Pakistan, Malaysia to Enhance Meat Sector Cooperation for USD 200 Million Export Target

Strategic Insights -

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan chaired a meeting to review Pakistan-Malaysia cooperation in the meat sector, aiming to enhance exports to Malaysia and formulate a comprehensive policy framework. The meeting was attended by senior officials and representatives of the private sector. Jam Kamal emphasized the government's determination to strengthen Pakistan's meat export base and ensure greater access to high-value international markets. Malaysia represents a significant market potential for Pakistan's meat industry, provided that the country effectively manages price competitiveness, compliance standards, and supply consistency.

Key Takeaways:

  • The meeting aimed to enhance Pakistan's meat exports to Malaysia, with a target of USD 200 million.
  • Pakistan's competitiveness in the meat export market is affected due to Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) restrictions, which prohibit bone-in meat exports.
  • Federal Minister Jam Kamal emphasized the need for effective disease control, Halal certification, and infrastructure improvement to increase exports.
  • SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan proposed a two-step approach to achieve the USD 200 million export goal, including an immediate report and a long-term policy framework.
  • Four committees have been formed to address key areas including disease control, breed improvement, feedlot fattening, and government facilitation measures.
  • The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has assured full support in addressing disease control and improving livestock standards.

Statistics:

  • Pakistan's current potential for meat exports to Malaysia is around USD 200 million.
  • Immediate action is required to address constraints such as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and prohibition of bone-in meat exports.
  • The long-term policy framework aims to guide sustainable growth of the meat export sector.
  • Four committees have been formed to address key areas including disease control, breed improvement, feedlot fattening, and government facilitation measures.

Sources:

  • Jam Kamal, Federal Minister for Commerce (Source)
  • Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research (Source)
  • Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries (Source)
  • Ministry of Commerce (Source)
  • Ministry of National Food Security and Research (Source)