Frozen pork offal market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, frozen pork offal production in Russia increased from 108.3 thousand tons to 179.8 thousand tons. This growth was driven by the development of large meat processing plants and state support for the agricultural sector. Stricter labeling and traceability requirements for meat products also encouraged modernization. Despite temporary logistics disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, government subsidies and a shift toward local production helped sustain output.

From 2021 to 2023, production continued to expand, reaching 261.6 thousand tons by 2023. New digital labeling rules and veterinary standards tightened control over the supply chain. Geopolitical sanctions and trade restrictions prompted import substitution, boosting domestic output. Rising consumer demand for frozen semi-finished products supported market volume, which grew to 225 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2024, exports of frozen pork offal to China surged, stimulating production which reached 283.2 thousand tons. Internal market volume stabilized at 231.1 thousand tons as major agro-holdings invested in capacity expansion. By 2025, production rose further to 307.4 thousand tons, reflecting sustained investment and an export-oriented focus.

Production frozen pork offal in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Russia's frozen pork offal production has been growing for three consecutive years. In 2021, the country produced 195.7 thousand tons, marking a modest increase of 8.8% compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production surged by 80.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 21.8%.

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

Exports frozen pork offal from Russia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Russia's cross-border shipments of frozen pork offal totaled 50,759 tons, showing a significant decline of 18.9% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 43,338 tons, while the peak occurred in 2020 with 62,570 tons. The most substantial increase was observed in 2020, when exports jumped by 44.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Hong Kong and Vietnam consistently served as the primary buyers of frozen pork offal from Russia, together accounting for 86.0% of total exports by volume, with the remaining share distributed among other countries.

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, K $ US

Export values exhibited notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2019 at 35,536 thousand US dollars, rising to a peak in 2020 of 60,684 thousand US dollars, representing a 1.7-fold difference. In 2021, exports reached 57,830 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate decrease of 4.7% compared to 2020. The sharpest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 40.5%, while the largest increase was in 2020, surging by 70.8%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Hong Kong and Vietnam dominated as the core markets for frozen pork offal exports in value terms, jointly representing 89.5% of total flows, while other destinations held relatively smaller shares.

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 pork offal to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Russia's imports of frozen pork offal have declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country imported 1,323 tons, a sharp drop of 32.3% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 span, imports fell by 71.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 34.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Chile, Belarus, and Argentina were the key sources for Russia's frozen pork offal imports by volume. Chile led with 54.6%, followed by Belarus at 18.0%, and Argentina at 14.2%, together making up 86.7% of total import flows.

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, K $ US

Russia's frozen pork offal imports have decreased for three consecutive years. In 2021, import value stood at 1,096 thousand US dollars, down 23.7% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports contracted by 73.0%, with an average annual decline rate of 35.4%.

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

During 2018-2021, Chile, Argentina, and Belarus were the main origins for Russia's frozen pork offal imports in value terms. Chile accounted for 58.9%, Argentina for 17.2%, and Belarus for 12.8%, collectively representing 89.0% 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