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India’s poultry and egg industry is facing a difficult phase as exports to Gulf countries slow sharply amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. While overseas demand has weakened, excess supply in the domestic market is now dragging egg prices lower across several cities.
Gulf Crisis Impacts India’s Poultry Trade
According to recent reports, India’s poultry and egg exports suffered a major setback in March 2026. Exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reportedly fell by nearly 25%, while shipments to Oman plunged by more than 90%. Overall poultry exports from India declined by around 20% during the month.
The Gulf region remains extremely important for India’s poultry business, accounting for nearly 82% of the country’s total egg exports. Last year alone, India exported poultry products worth nearly $115 million to the UAE, while exports to Oman touched around $26.8 million.
However, tensions in West Asia, especially around Iran and the United States, have disrupted shipping movement near the Strait of Hormuz, affecting trade routes and export operations.
Namakkal Poultry Hub Faces Heavy Losses
The biggest impact is being seen in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India’s leading egg-producing region. A significant share of eggs from this belt is exported to Gulf nations through the V.O. Chidambaranar Port.
Gulf Crisis Impacts India’s Poultry Trade
According to recent reports, India’s poultry and egg exports suffered a major setback in March 2026. Exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reportedly fell by nearly 25%, while shipments to Oman plunged by more than 90%. Overall poultry exports from India declined by around 20% during the month. The Gulf region remains extremely important for India’s poultry business, accounting for nearly 82% of the country’s total egg exports. Last year alone, India exported poultry products worth nearly $115 million to the UAE, while exports to Oman touched around $26.8 million.
However, tensions in West Asia, especially around Iran and the United States, have disrupted shipping movement near the Strait of Hormuz, affecting trade routes and export operations.
Namakkal Poultry Hub Faces Heavy Losses
The biggest impact is being seen in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India’s leading egg-producing region. A significant share of eggs from this belt is exported to Gulf nations through the V.O. Chidambaranar Port.Next Story