Russian Federation: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian chicken meat market amounted to $X in 2021, picking up by 3.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Meat Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, chicken meat production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -3.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 53%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average chicken meat yield in Russia rose notably to X kg per head, picking up by 5.6% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 6.2%. Over the period under review, the average chicken meat yield attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Russia; declining by -2% against the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 7.1%. The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production peaked at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of chicken meat decreased by -1.1% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 219%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, chicken meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 163%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for chicken meat exports from Russia, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken meat exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), threefold. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at +481.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+16.3% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+3,907.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Russia, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at +597.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+4,279.6% per year) and Kazakhstan (+11.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chicken meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, chicken meat export price increased by +68.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 51% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+21.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

Chicken meat imports into Russia rose notably to X tons in 2021, growing by 5.7% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken meat imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main suppliers of chicken meat imports to Russia, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +66.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chicken meat suppliers to Russia were Belarus ($X), Brazil ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X), with a combined 98% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +63.0%, saw 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

In 2021, the average chicken meat import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 22% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from Belarus ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+24.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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