Chicken meat and offal market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, chicken meat and offal production in CIS increased from 5.5 million tons to 6.6 million tons, supported by state-backed poultry farms and agri-holdings, along with investment programs in the sector. The expansion of exports, particularly to other CIS countries, and a surge in offal segment volume by over 100% in 2019 contributed to overall market growth.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted logistics and demand, leading to price volatility and a shift in consumer preferences toward semi-finished and ready-to-eat chicken products. This period also saw tightened hygiene and storage requirements under sanitary norms, and later years introduced new labeling and traceability standards that improved supply chain transparency.

From 2022 onward, sanctions and trade restrictions encouraged import substitution and domestic production growth, while stricter labeling legislation was implemented. Export growth to China and the Middle East accelerated, with China becoming the leading destination by 2024. New product segments like chilled semi-finished items in specialized packaging emerged, and increased imports from Brazil and Argentina intensified market competition.

Production chicken meat and offal in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Chicken meat and offal production in the CIS declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 5 652 K t, but by 2020 it had fallen slightly to 5 642 K t, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 3.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, at 2.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of expansion, the value of chicken meat and offal production in the CIS decreased. Output was valued at 11 388 M $ US in 2019, the highest point in the period, but dropped to 11 049 M $ US in 2020, a decline of 3.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 14.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%. The most significant increase was recorded in 2019, at 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports chicken meat and offal from CIS

Exports in kind, K t

CIS exports of chicken meat and offal grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, shipments totaled 365.0 K t, marking a robust 22.1% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 65.4%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 18.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from CIS in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for CIS chicken meat and offal exports in volume terms were China, accounting for 16.2% of exports, Ukraine with 13.6%, and Vietnam at 8.9%. Together, these three countries represented 38.7% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from CIS in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of chicken meat and offal from the CIS increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 714.8 M $ US, up 18.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 82.2%, with an average annual rate of 22.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from CIS in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the export structure in value terms was highly diversified. China led with 23.9% of export value, followed by Ukraine at 10.7% and Vietnam at 4.5%. These top three markets combined accounted for 39.1% of total exports, while numerous smaller markets made up the remaining 60.9%.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from CIS in value, 2017-2020

Imports chicken meat and offal to CIS

Imports in kind, K t

CIS imports of chicken meat and offal in volume terms declined in 2020 to 473.8 K t, a substantial drop of 10.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 7.5%, with an average annual decline of 2.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 445.8 K t, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 531.6 K t. The largest year-on-year decrease was in 2018 at 12.9%, and the biggest increase was in 2019 at 19.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to CIS in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Brazil, and Ukraine were the leading suppliers of chicken meat and offal to the CIS in volume terms. The United States accounted for 25.9% of imports, Brazil for 14.9%, and Ukraine for 10.5%, together making up 51.3% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to CIS in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, the value of chicken meat and offal imports into the CIS fell. In 2019, imports peaked at 746.1 M $ US, but by 2020 they had dropped to 668.3 M $ US, a sharp decrease of 10.4% year-over-year. The largest increase in the period was recorded in 2019, at 12.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to CIS in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017-2020, chicken meat and offal imports into the CIS came from a wide range of sources. Even the top suppliers—Brazil, the United States, and Ukraine—collectively represented only 49.2% of total import value, highlighting the market's diversity.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to CIS in value, 2017-2020