Frozen bovine beef offal market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for frozen bovine beef offal in Russia fluctuated between 2018 and 2024. After reaching 96 136 t in 2018, it declined to 83 981 t by 2020. A recovery followed, with the market growing to 91 337 t in 2022 and then stabilizing around 89 489 t in 2023. The most significant expansion occurred in 2024, when consumption jumped to 104 895 t.

In 2022, the government announced plans to introduce import quotas for frozen beef and pork, which were expected to limit supplies of imported offal and encourage domestic production. This regulatory move coincided with a 22% increase in Russian output that year, reaching 24 645 t. Simultaneously, amendments to technical regulations on food labeling were prepared, affecting requirements for frozen offal packaging and information disclosure.

By 2025, regulatory attention shifted toward the upcoming mandatory labeling of meat products, including offal, scheduled to start in March 2026. An experiment on labeling frozen semi-finished products began in November 2025, covering some meat offal and introducing voluntary marking during the trial phase.

Production frozen bovine beef offal in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Russia's production of frozen bovine beef offal has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, production reached 20 206 tonnes, marking a 17.1% year-over-year rise. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 35.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.5%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 12 358 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 17.4%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the most significant increase at 39.6%.

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

Exports frozen bovine beef offal from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Russia's exports of frozen bovine beef offal have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 4 338 tonnes, up 9.6% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 27.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—Ghana, Vietnam, and Hong Kong—collectively accounted for 68.4% of Russia's total exports of frozen bovine beef offal in volume terms.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Russia's exports of frozen bovine beef offal in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 10.1 million US dollars, reflecting a 31.8% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 142.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 34.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Ghana, and Hong Kong were consistently the main destinations for Russia's frozen bovine beef offal exports in value terms. China accounted for 27.7% of exports, Ghana for 20.7%, and Hong Kong for 14.4%, together representing 62.8% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports frozen bovine beef offal to Russia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year contraction, Russia's imports of frozen bovine beef offal in volume terms increased in 2021. Imports totalled 71 950 tonnes, showing a modest gain of 1.5% from the prior year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 15.1%, with a compound annual decline of 5.3%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 70 875 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 11.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the leading sources for Russia's imports of frozen bovine beef offal in volume terms were Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Argentina accounted for 58.3% of imports, Paraguay for 18.8%, and Uruguay for 12.2%, jointly making up 89.4% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Russia's imports of frozen bovine beef offal in value terms increased in 2021. Imports stood at 166.5 million US dollars, indicating a sharp rise of 29.3% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 5.7%, with a compound annual decline of 1.9%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 128.7 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 17.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay formed the main group of sources for Russia's imports of frozen bovine beef offal in value terms. Argentina accounted for 57.7% of imports, Paraguay for 19.3%, and Uruguay for 12.1%, with a combined share of 89.1% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021