Fresh or chilled pork offal market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian market for fresh or chilled pork offal expanded from 208.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 246.1 thousand tons in 2020, driven primarily by import restrictions. In 2018, a government ban on imports of edible offal from cattle, pigs, and other animals took effect, which eliminated foreign supply and forced domestic production to meet demand. The following year, authorities officially recognized the offal segment as a growth driver, recording a 102.8% increase, which encouraged processors to broaden their product ranges. In 2020, the introduction of a 25% customs duty on pork imports, combined with pandemic-related logistics constraints, further squeezed imports and stimulated local output.

Growth continued through 2021 and 2022, with market volume reaching 272.3 thousand tons. The government’s quota allocation for meat imports in 2021 limited incoming shipments, while the broader import-substitution policy, reinforced by sanctions in 2022, provided state support for modernizing domestic offal production. Although a zero-duty regime for pork was abolished in 2022, import volumes remained negligible due to the prevailing tariff.

Throughout the period, regulatory modernization also shaped the industry. Mandatory electronic labeling via the “Chestny Znak” system was extended to meat offal in 2021, and new packaging and quality standards such as GOST 32244‑2013 were implemented. These measures aimed to improve traceability and product safety, though their direct impact on total market size was secondary to the import‑replacement policies.

Production fresh or chilled pork offal in Russia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Russia's production of fresh or chilled pork offal has grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, output reached 245.0 thousand tons, marking an 8.6% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 17.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.6%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled pork offal from Russia

Exports in kind, kg

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest point occurred in 2019, followed by a peak in 2020, with a 35-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Russia's exports of fresh or chilled pork offal totaled 35 156 kg, representing a dramatic increase of 3,365.9% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 014 kg, which also saw the largest decline of 89.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan was the clear leader in Russia's exports of fresh or chilled pork offal by volume, accounting for 74.3% of total shipments. Other countries each held substantially smaller shares.

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, $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. The lowest point was in 2019, while the peak occurred in 2018, with a 22-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Russia's exports of fresh or chilled pork offal in value terms reached 14 035 US dollars, reflecting a gain of 1,089.5% year-over-year. The minimum value was 1 180 US dollars in 2019, and the maximum was 25 669 US dollars in 2018. The largest decline, 95.4%, was also recorded in 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Kazakhstan and Ukraine were the dominant destinations for Russia's exports of fresh or chilled pork offal in value terms, together capturing 91.3% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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 pork offal to Russia

Imports in kind, kg

In 2018, Russia's imports of fresh or chilled pork offal totaled 11 990 kg, which represents a substantial increase of 1,355.1% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina was overwhelmingly dominant in Russia's imports of fresh or chilled pork offal by volume, accounting for 92.0% of total imports.

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, $ US

In 2018, Russia's imports of fresh or chilled pork offal in value terms reached 27 524 US dollars, showing a significant increase of 2,469.9% compared to 2017.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Argentina was the key partner for Russia's imports of fresh or chilled pork offal in value terms, representing 93.1% of total flows.

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

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