Fresh or chilled beef offal market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for fresh or chilled beef offal in Russia experienced notable shifts. The market volume stood at 32 670 metric tons in 2018, supported by the activation of farm enterprises which bolstered domestic production. However, in 2019, volume fell to 26 545 metric tons, primarily due to geopolitical risks and sanctions that disrupted trade flows and constrained output. The market partially recovered to 30 614 metric tons in 2020, as the industry adapted to the new conditions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which altered logistics and demand patterns.

A sharp increase in Chinese purchases of Russian beef and veal, which more than doubled in 2021, drove the market to a peak of 39 605 metric tons that year by incentivizing producers to expand cattle herds and raise production. This expansion was moderated in 2022 when volume slightly declined to 39 015 metric tons, as a reduction in the cattle population limited supply, despite continued strong export demand for offal to China.

Beyond 2022, export of meat and offal continued to grow with China as a key destination, and production of frozen beef offal reported steady average annual gains. However, the ongoing contraction of the cattle herd posed a supply challenge, while the government maintained import tariff quotas to regulate market access.

Production fresh or chilled beef offal in Russia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two consecutive years of decline, Russia's production of fresh or chilled beef offal rebounded. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 25 135 tons. In 2020, production increased significantly by 25.0% year-over-year to reach 31 412 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 19.5%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled beef offal from Russia

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at just 8 tons, then surged to their peak in 2019 at 81 tons - representing a 9.9-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Russia's fresh or chilled beef offal exports fell to 43 tons, marking a 46.6% decrease compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 47.6%, while the most substantial increase occurred in 2019 with growth of 892.0%.

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

From 2017 through 2020, Belarus and Kazakhstan remained the primary destinations for Russia's fresh or chilled beef offal exports in volume terms, together accounting for 85.8% of total shipments. Other trading partners each represented significantly smaller shares of the 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

The market demonstrated volatility during the observed period. Export values reached their lowest point in 2018 at 47 thousand US dollars, then peaked in 2019 at 181 thousand US dollars - showing a 3.8-fold fluctuation between these years. In 2020, the value of fresh or chilled beef offal exports from Russia declined sharply to 77 thousand US dollars, representing a 57.4% decrease compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 with growth of 284.9%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Belarus and Kazakhstan formed the dominant markets for Russia's fresh or chilled beef offal exports in value terms, jointly representing 86.1% of total export revenue. Other countries accounted for the remaining share.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled beef offal to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Russia's imports of fresh or chilled beef offal declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Russia imported 7.4% less fresh or chilled beef offal compared to the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 68.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -32.0%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Belarus dominated Russia's imports of fresh or chilled beef offal in volume terms, accounting for 98.4% 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

Russia's imports of fresh or chilled beef offal in value terms declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, Russia imported 1 544 thousand US dollars worth of fresh or chilled beef offal, which represents a 20.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values fell by 50.6%, 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, Russia's imports of fresh or chilled beef offal in value terms were almost entirely concentrated in Belarus, which accounted for 93.1% of total import value.

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

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