Russian Federation: Pork Market 2025

Pork Market Size in the Russian Federation

In 2022, the Russian pork market was finally on the rise to reach $X after four years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pork Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, pork production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 -1.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 13%. Pork production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average pork yield in Russia fell modestly to X kg per head, remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by 2.5% against the previous year. The pork yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for pork production in Russia; approximately equating 2021. This number increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by 9.8% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for pork production peaked at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pork Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, shipments abroad of pork decreased by -0.1% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 6,473% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, pork exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 4,460%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main destinations of pork exports from Russia, together comprising 83% of total exports. Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Hong Kong SAR and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mongolia (with a CAGR of +236.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Belarus ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pork exported from Russia worldwide, together comprising 83% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +252.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pork export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 44%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Mongolia ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pork Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

Pork imports into Russia dropped sharply to X tons in 2022, reducing by -45.5% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports faced a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 28%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pork imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 68%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main pork supplier to Russia, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, pork imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at -28.9%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pork to Russia, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 5.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled -30.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pork import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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