Rising freight costs are putting pressure on India’s poultry exports, affecting the competitiveness of shipments in overseas markets, according to industry sources.
Higher shipping expenses have increased the overall cost of moving poultry products from India to international destinations. Exporters are facing tighter margins as logistics costs add to production, processing and compliance expenses.
The impact is particularly significant for poultry products, where exporters operate in price-sensitive international markets and transportation forms an important part of the landed cost.
Industry participants have highlighted freight rates as a key challenge for expanding India’s poultry exports. Higher logistics costs can make Indian products less competitive against suppliers from countries with lower transportation expenses or shorter shipping routes.
Exporters are therefore seeking more efficient logistics solutions and improved connectivity to help contain transportation costs and maintain their position in global markets.
India has potential to expand its poultry exports as demand for poultry products grows across several international markets. However, sustained export growth will depend on competitiveness across the entire supply chain, including production, processing, cold-chain infrastructure and freight.
The industry is also looking to strengthen logistics efficiency and market access to offset the impact of elevated transportation costs and support greater penetration of Indian poultry products in overseas markets.