Forage products market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for forage products in Russia increased from 285.7 thousand tons to 318.9 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by a 2.8% annual rise in compound feed production, which boosted demand for feed ingredients. However, the market contracted sharply to 216.2 thousand tons in 2020 and fell further to 155.2 thousand tons in 2021.

A strong recovery occurred in 2022, with the market volume reaching 239.6 thousand tons. This turnaround was primarily driven by the onset of the special military operation, which disrupted imports of feed components and accelerated import substitution efforts within the domestic feed industry. Additionally, record production of feed for agricultural animals, exceeding 40 million tons that year, provided significant momentum. Growth continued into 2023, though at a moderated pace, with the market reaching 243.8 thousand tons. This period saw a 31% reduction in imports of pet food and active localization of production by foreign brands like Mars and Royal Canin, further consolidating domestic supply.

In 2024, the market dynamics are shaped by the continued development of local production capacity and heightened competition among Russian manufacturers. Demand is shifting toward natural and organic feed products, as well as functional and veterinary diets. Prices for compound feed have continued their upward trend, increasing by 11.1% in August 2024 year-on-year, influenced by sustained import substitution and ongoing innovation projects under the national 'Priority 2030' program.

Production forage products in Russia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Russia was one of the world's top producers of forage products from 2017 to 2020, ranking second globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of forage products, 2017-2020

World map of production of forage products, 2017-2020

In 2020, Russia produced 281.3 thousand tons of forage products, marking a 14.6% decline compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 17%, averaging an annual decrease of 6.0%. The most significant growth occurred in 2019, with a 12.6% increase.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of forage products in Russia was valued at 83.7 million US dollars, reflecting a sharp 13.6% drop from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 22.5%, with an average annual decline of 8.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 78.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 27.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 23.0%.

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

Exports forage products from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Forage product exports from Russia have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, Russia exported 65 669 tons of forage products, a 507.3% surge compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports soared by 2 662.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 202.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Latvia, the Netherlands, and Belarus were the core destinations for Russia's forage product exports in volume terms. Latvia accounted for 58.3% of exports, the Netherlands for 7.5%, and Belarus for 7.0%, together making up 72.7% of total export flows.

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, K $ US

Forage product exports from Russia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 19 532 thousand US dollars, a steep 514.1% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 2 482.3%, with an average annual rate of 195.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Latvia, Poland, and Belarus were the leading destinations for Russia's forage product exports in value terms. Latvia held 55.6% of export value, Poland 9.2%, and Belarus 7.4%, collectively representing 72.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports forage products to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Russia's forage product imports have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, import volume stood at 521 tons, a sharp 64.9% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 132.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 32.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Italy were the key sources for Russia's forage product imports in volume terms. Germany contributed 38.4% of imports, Poland 21.5%, and Italy 18.9%, together accounting for 78.7% of total import flows.

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, K $ US

Forage product imports into Russia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 629 thousand US dollars, a strong 17.9% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 77.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Poland played the leading roles in Russia's forage product imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 51.3% of import value, Italy for 27.9%, and Poland for 12.3%, jointly making up 91.5% of total import flows.

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

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