Pakistan’s poultry exports remain below $4m despite major production capacity: Aurangzeb

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Saturday that Pakistan's poultry shipments abroad remain under $4 million, according to Profit by Pakistan Today, even though the country ranks 11th globally in poultry output. He made the remarks at the International Poultry Expo 2026 in Lahore, calling for more investment and modern technology to widen the sector's export potential.

The minister said the industry backs around 1.5 million families and contributes to jobs, farm activity and food security. Output stood at roughly 2.5 billion kilograms of poultry meat, alongside over 28 million eggs, which help meet domestic protein and food needs. He stated that the expo included over 200 stalls and drew strong business participation.

He noted that poultry meat represents only a modest slice of regional meat trade across Central and South Asia. He said greater investment, modern technology and private-sector participation in a favourable business climate could raise productivity and competitiveness, while widening the industry's footprint abroad. The government, he added, is working to attract investment across the economy and tackling local problems facing poultry producers.