CIS: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in CIS

The CIS chicken meat market rose slightly to $X in 2021, surging by 3.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Meat Production in CIS

In value terms, chicken meat production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -2.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Russia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of chicken meat production, accounting for 81% of total volume. Moreover, chicken meat production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belarus (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kazakhstan (X tons), with a 4.6% share.

In Russia, chicken meat production expanded at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Belarus (+4.1% per year) and Kazakhstan (+8.8% per year).

The average chicken meat yield rose to X kg per head in 2021, increasing by 3.6% on 2020. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in the CIS fell slightly to X heads, which is down by -2% compared with 2020 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 8.2%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2021, overseas shipments of chicken meat decreased by -1.4% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, chicken meat exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 58% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), constituting a 39% share of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +30.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Belarus ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 100% of total exports.

Russia, with a CAGR of +35.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2021, the amount of chicken meat imported in the CIS reached X tons, surging by 7.2% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken meat imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons), distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Armenia (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) represented the main importers of chicken meat, together generating 91% of total imports. Belarus (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +101.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chicken meat in the CIS, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 7% share.

In Russia, chicken meat imports plunged by an average annual rate of -7.1% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (-1.4% per year) and Uzbekistan (+114.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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