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Alfalfa meal and pellets market in Russia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The alfalfa meal and pellets market in Russia expanded to 32 088 t in 2019 before contracting sharply to 16 832 t in 2020. This decline coincided with a rise in grain transportation costs that year, which increased operational expenses for processors and likely constrained production and market volume.

A recovery to 20 158 t occurred in 2021, partially driven by rising wheat prices that made alternative crops like alfalfa more attractive for cultivation. The market volume then fell to 14 287 t in 2022, influenced by a record Russian wheat harvest which lowered wheat prices and reduced the incentive for farmers to allocate land to alfalfa. Furthermore, European Union sanctions on wood pellets created a challenging environment for pellet exporters, potentially affecting related feed pellet segments.

After stabilizing around 14 211 t in 2023, the market grew to 18 210 t in 2024, a period which saw rising price indicators for domestic shipments, supporting increased market activity.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Delta residuals, 2020-2025
    2. 4.1.1.2. Production, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Imports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Exports, 2018-2024
    5. 4.1.1.5. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production Russia in kind, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), t
  2. 5.1.2. Production by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), t
  3. 5.1.3. Structure of production by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.1.4. Dynamics of production structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  5. 5.1.5. Monthly dynamics of production, 2017-2024, t
2. 5.2. Shipments, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of shipments in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), t
  2. 5.2.2. Shipments by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), t
  3. 5.2.3. Structure of shipments by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.2.4. Dynamics of shipments structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
3. 5.3. Warehouse Residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.3.1. Monthly dynamics of warehouse residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), t
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production alfalfa meal and pellets in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2019, Russia produced 32 657 tonnes of alfalfa meal and pellets, marking the highest output during this period. However, production dropped sharply to 17 628 tonnes in 2020, representing a significant decline of 46.0%. By 2021, output recovered to 19 609 tonnes, showing an 11.2% increase compared to 2020. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 33.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 12.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.1%	(46.0%)	11.2%	(12.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports alfalfa meal and pellets from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of alfalfa meal and pellets from Russia showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2021. The lowest point was in 2018, while the peak occurred in 2021, with a fivefold difference between these years. In 2021, exports reached 1 520 tonnes, a dramatic increase of 249.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, when exports fell by 26.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	93.2%	(26.2%)	249.0%	70.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Czechia, Poland, and Lithuania were the leading destinations for Russia's alfalfa meal and pellet exports in volume terms. Czechia accounted for 40.4% of exports, Poland for 24.5%, and Lithuania for 20.5%. Together, these three countries represented 85.4% of total export flows during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Russia's alfalfa meal and pellet exports in value terms grew for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 281.4 thousand US dollars. This represented a substantial increase of 212.4% compared to 2020. Over the entire 2018-2021 period, export value rose by 397.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 70.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.0%	8.4%	212.4%	70.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value terms, Czechia, Lithuania, and Poland formed the core markets for Russia's alfalfa meal and pellet exports from 2018 to 2021. Czechia held a 39.3% share, Lithuania 23.8%, and Poland 21.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 84.5% of total export value during these years.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports alfalfa meal and pellets to Russia

Imports in kind, t

In 2019, Russia imported 21 tonnes of alfalfa meal and pellets, which was a 66.7% decrease compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(66.7%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Latvia and Lithuania were the sole sources of alfalfa meal and pellet imports to Russia in volume terms, together accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2019, the value of alfalfa meal and pellet imports to Russia amounted to 5.3 thousand US dollars, a decline of 74.6% from 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(74.6%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia and Lithuania were the key suppliers in value terms for alfalfa meal and pellet imports to Russia, jointly representing 100.0% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io