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Legal loopholes and weak enforcement leave India’s exotic pet trade hard to police

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Briefings

India's exotic pet market grew to $42.6 million in 2024 and is projected to nearly double by 2030, driven by rising disposable incomes and social media algorithms. Despite 2020 voluntary disclosure schemes and 2024 CITES registration laws, trafficking persists due to weak enforcement and unmonitored online sales. Social media platforms normalize ownership, and petting zoos create additional demand, though specific enforcement gaps remain unquantified.

Key points

• India's exotic pet market reached $42.6 million in 2024 and is projected to nearly double by 2030.
• Social media algorithms amplify exotic pet demand through engagement-driven content distribution.

Context

India's exotic pet trade faces enforcement gaps despite 2020 voluntary disclosure schemes and 2024 CITES registration laws. Social media platforms normalize ownership, and petting zoos create additional demand, though specific enforcement gaps remain unquantified.

Limitations

Evidence covers 2024 market valuation and 2020 disclosure scheme participation; enforcement gaps and specific online transaction details remain unquantified.

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