Chicken meat and offal market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the Russian chicken meat and offal market saw moderate growth, with volume moving from 4.6 million tonnes to 4.6 million tonnes amid fluctuations. This was primarily driven by rising domestic consumption, which spurred production, supported by large poultry farms and state-owned companies. The emergence of new product segments further aided market expansion in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic temporarily disrupted supply chains and reduced demand in 2020, causing a slight contraction. However, in 2021, the market recovered due to support from major producers and government measures, stabilizing above pre-pandemic levels.

The market jumped sharply in 2022, reaching 5.2 million tonnes, a 13.5% increase from the previous year. This surge was largely due to sanctions and import restrictions, which cut poultry imports and stimulated domestic production to fill the gap. In 2023, growth moderated to 1%, with volume reaching 5.2 million tonnes, as large poultry farms and state companies continued to actively produce and export, consolidating the market's expansion.

Production chicken meat and offal in Russia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Russia ranked fourth globally in chicken meat and offal production.

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Russia produced 4 577 thousand tons of chicken meat and offal, a slight decrease of 0.6% from the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 4 606 thousand tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 1.4%.

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

Exports chicken meat and offal from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Russia's cross-border shipments of chicken meat and offal increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 286.0 thousand tons, a sharp rise of 38.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 77.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan were the primary buyers of Russian chicken meat and offal by volume, accounting for 24.5%, 21.1%, and 16.2% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 61.9% of total export volume.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of chicken meat and offal exports from Russia rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 413.6 million US dollars, a significant increase of 29.3% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value surged by 145.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 34.9%.

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

During 2017-2020, China, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan remained the top buyers of Russian chicken meat and offal by value, contributing 36.9%, 17.4%, and 14.2% of export value, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 68.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports chicken meat and offal to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

Russia's imports of chicken meat and offal increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 223.6 thousand tons, a modest gain of 1.3% from 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 216.8 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 3.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 1.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus and Brazil together accounted for 91.7% of Russia's chicken meat and offal imports by volume, with the remainder distributed among smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Russia's chicken meat and offal imports declined. In 2020, imports were valued at 309.4 million US dollars, a drop of 15.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value fell by 11.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.0%. The peak value was in 2019 at 366.8 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 4.0%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, Belarus and Brazil continued to be the main sources of chicken meat and offal imports by value for Russia, jointly making up 92.6% of total import value, while other partners accounted for the rest.

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

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