Animal feed preparations market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the market volume for animal feed preparations in Russia grew from 1.17 million tons to 1.45 million tons. This expansion occurred despite the industry's high reliance on imported components and complex vitamin production processes. A fire at a BASF plant in Europe in 2017 drove up vitamin prices, encouraging local alternatives. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused logistical constraints, but both domestic production and imports adjusted, sustaining market growth. In 2021, the introduction of a new state registration procedure for feed additives, which shortened approval times from 180 to 90 days, facilitated the launch of new products and supported market expansion.

In 2022, the market volume fell to 1.24 million tons due to sanctions and currency fluctuations that increased costs and reduced imports. Simultaneously, exports rose sharply, diverting production away from the domestic market. However, by 2023, the market recovered to 1.34 million tons as new players, including non-specialized enterprises like poultry farms and meat processing plants, entered the sector, and import substitution policies boosted local manufacturing.

Market volume declined to 1.06 million tons in 2024 despite rising production, as increased exports and supply chain difficulties with China—stemming from secondary sanctions—limited imports. From September 1, 2024, a law providing state support to feed, additive, and veterinary drug producers took effect, potentially strengthening the industry in the longer term. Production continued to grow, reaching 1.69 million tons in 2025, supported by new registration rules scheduled for 2025 and increasing demand for pet feed additives.

Production animal feed preparations in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Russia's production of animal feed preparations has been growing for three consecutive years. In 2021, the country produced 1 330 thousand tons, marking a 10.8% increase compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 45.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.4%.

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

Exports animal feed preparations from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of animal feed preparations from Russia have also increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 277.3 thousand tons, showing a sharp rise of 26.5% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 144.7%, which translates to an annualized rate of 34.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine—collectively accounted for 62.3% of Russia's total exports of animal feed preparations in volume terms.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of exported animal feed preparations from Russia has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 318.8 million US dollars, reflecting a steep increase of 32.9% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 119.6%, with an annualized rate of 30.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine remained the primary markets for Russia's animal feed preparations in value terms, with shares of 30.4%, 28.8%, and 11.5%, respectively. Together, they represented 70.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports animal feed preparations to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Russia's imports of animal feed preparations in volume terms declined. In 2021, imports were recorded at 445.3 thousand tons, down by 1.2% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 16.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.3%. The highest volume was in 2020 at 450.7 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 13.9%.

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

The market for imports in volume terms from 2018 to 2021 was diverse, with France, Norway, and Italy accounting for 13.0%, 10.2%, and 8.0% of imports, respectively. Combined, these three countries made up just 31.2% of total flows, while the remaining 68.8% was distributed among numerous other nations.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of animal feed preparations into Russia in value terms have increased for three consecutive years. In 2021, imports amounted to 924.3 million US dollars, indicating a gain of 9.0% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 23.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia imported animal feed preparations from many countries. Even the largest destinations—France, Italy, and Germany—together represented only 31.7% of total imports in value terms.

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

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