Pakistan's halal meat exports face certification barriers
Organisers in Karachi said Pakistan's halal meat exports remain mostly chilled beef and mutton, while value-added Halal products could unlock $40-50bn in exports.
Industry organisers say Pakistan could unlock $40-50bn in Halal exports by moving from raw shipments to value-added, certified products.
Pakistan's halal meat exports are still largely chilled and fresh beef and mutton, speakers said at a Karachi roundtable.
Pakistan’s share of the $3 trillion global Halal economy is less than 1%, according to Asad Sajjad of Pakistan Halal Forum 2026.
Over 1,000 Pakistani firms hold international Halal certification; organisers cite about 100,000–150,000 Halal product companies.
Pakistan Halal Forum 2026 is planned for December 2026 under a public-private partnership model.