Russian Federation: Fresh Beef Carcase Market 2025

Fresh Beef Carcase Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian fresh beef carcase market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, increasing by 5.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Fresh beef carcase consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Beef Carcase Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, fresh beef carcase production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -6.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 37%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Beef Carcase Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal, when their volume decreased by -49.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 309% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, fresh beef carcase exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 341%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for fresh beef carcase exports from Russia, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh beef carcase exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Armenia (X tons), fivefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kazakhstan totaled -1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Armenia (+227.3% per year) and China (+59.1% per year).

In value terms, Armenia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal exports from Russia, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Armenia amounted to +225.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+27.3% per year) and Kazakhstan (-10.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh beef carcase export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 69% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 165% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fresh Beef Carcase Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal, when their volume increased by 11% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh beef carcase imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh beef carcase imports to Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +63.7%).

In value terms, the largest fresh beef carcase suppliers to Russia were Kazakhstan ($X) and Belarus ($X).

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +56.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh beef carcase import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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