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Fresh or chilled beef market in Russia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The volume of Russia's fresh or chilled beef market fluctuated between 2018 and 2021, starting at 326.7 thousand tons in 2018. A key driver during this period was the expansion of production capacities by major players such as Miratorg, which planned to double its beef and pork output by 2022. This investment supported domestic production growth, which helped offset declining imports. In 2020, the introduction of duty-free import quotas for beef within the Eurasian Economic Union aimed to influence trade flows. By 2021, market volume had risen to 348.5 thousand tons, underpinned by increased production.

In 2022, the market contracted to 323.5 thousand tons, primarily due to an 8.5% drop in fresh meat consumption. This decline was linked to worsening purchasing power and a shift toward canned meat products as consumers responded to higher feed costs and economic pressures. The following year saw a sharp recovery, with market volume jumping to 401.7 thousand tons in 2023. This rebound was fueled by renewed growth in beef production, with overall meat output rising.

By 2024, the market stabilized at 403.9 thousand tons, reflecting a balance between sustained domestic production and moderated import levels.

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, 2018-2025
    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), K t
  2. 5.1.2. Production by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K 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, K 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), K t
  2. 5.2.2. Shipments by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K 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), K t
4. 5.4. Average producer prices, 2018-2026
  1. 5.4.1. 10.11.11.110 - Beef, steamed, cooled or chilled, $ US/t
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 fresh or chilled beef in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Russia's production of fresh or chilled beef has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 305.7 thousand tons, marking a 20.3% year-over-year increase. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 34.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.8%	4.9%	20.3%	10.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh or chilled beef from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Russia's exports of fresh or chilled beef have expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2021, shipments reached 2.1 thousand tons, up 66.6% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 827.2%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 110.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	189.3%	92.3%	66.6%	110.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus were the primary markets for Russia's fresh or chilled beef exports by volume. Saudi Arabia accounted for 50.4% of exports, Kazakhstan for 11.0%, and Belarus for 10.7%, together making up 72.1% of total shipments.

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, M $ US

The value of Russia's fresh or chilled beef exports has risen for the third year running. In 2021, exports totaled 23.9 million US dollars, a sharp 78.0% increase compared to the prior year. From 2018 to 2021, export value jumped by 1 127.4%, with an annualized rate of 130.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	104.4%	237.4%	78.0%	130.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Saudi Arabia, Belarus, and China led as the top buyers of Russian fresh or chilled beef by value. Saudi Arabia held 60.1% of export value, Belarus 13.5%, and China 9.3%, collectively representing 82.8% of total export earnings.

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 fresh or chilled beef to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

Russia's imports of fresh or chilled beef have fallen for the third straight year. In 2021, imports stood at 45.6 thousand tons, a 26.2% drop from the year before. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports declined by 54.6%, with an average annual decrease of 23.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(31.5%)	(10.2%)	(26.2%)	(23.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus was the main source of fresh or chilled beef imports to Russia, making up 94.3% of total import volume. Other countries played a much smaller role in the import market.

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, M $ US

The value of Russia's fresh or chilled beef imports has decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 188.6 million US dollars, a notable 15.9% reduction from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value fell by 49.1%, with an annualized decline of 20.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.4%)	(10.5%)	(15.9%)	(20.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, Belarus dominated Russia's fresh or chilled beef imports by value, accounting for 92.1% of the total. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller trading partners.

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