Russian Federation: Meat Market 2025

Meat Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian meat market totaled $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Meat consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Meat Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, meat production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average meat yield in Russia reduced to X kg per head, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average meat yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for meat production in Russia; approximately mirroring the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The number of animals slaughtered for meat production peaked at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Meat Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, meat exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), China (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main destinations of meat exports from Russia, together accounting for X% of total exports. Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Uzbekistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for meat exported from Russia were China ($X), Belarus ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mongolia ($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 Uzbekistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Meat Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat imports to Russia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Colombia, India, Kazakhstan, Argentina and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X), Brazil ($X) and Belarus ($X) were the largest meat suppliers to Russia, together comprising X% of total imports. Colombia, India, Kazakhstan, Argentina and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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