Pig offal market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian pig offal market expanded significantly from 2018 to 2020, with production rising from 212.4 thousand tons to 245.0 thousand tons. This growth was initially supported by the introduction of the new OKPD2 classifier in 2018, which improved statistical transparency for offal production. A major driver in 2019 was the exceptional growth of the meat by-products segment, which more than doubled. The market was further shaped in 2020 by import quotas for frozen pork, which reduced foreign supply, while several state-owned enterprises shifted towards export-focused production, boosting domestic output.

Growth continued from 2021 to 2022, with production reaching 270.5 thousand tons and market volume hitting 273.1 thousand tons. The enforcement of the new Technical Regulation TR TS 034 in 2021 introduced stricter veterinary and labeling requirements for meat by-products, affecting industry practices. In 2022, the temporary elimination of import duties on pork led to a short-lived import increase, though overall import volumes remained minimal. Simultaneously, pork exports fell by 17% due to weakened foreign demand, while domestic offal production still grew by 2.8%, strengthening internal supply.

In the later period from 2023 to 2024, the market dynamics were influenced by structural shifts. Restrictions on live swine imports redirected some demand, and rising prices for breeding stock affected costs. The regulatory framework under TR TS 034 remained in force. A notable change was the reshaping of export flows, with shipments to the EU declining while exports to China grew. Domestically, producers expanded their product range with more convenient semi-finished items, reflecting evolving consumer preferences. Import volumes fluctuated, ending at 6.9 thousand tons in 2024, while exports gradually declined to 5.8 thousand tons.

Production pig offal in Russia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia ranked as the world's sixth-largest producer of pig offal, solidifying its position among the global leaders in this sector.

Top producers of pig offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of pig offal, 2017-2020

Pig offal production in Russia grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 245.0 K t, marking an 8.6% year-on-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, 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 pig offal from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Pig offal exports from Russia expanded for the third year in a row. In 2020, shipments totaled 21 217 t, showing little change from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 31.3%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 9.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Belarus were the primary destinations for Russian pig offal exports, accounting for 84.7% of total volume. Hong Kong led with 58.7%, followed by Vietnam at 14.2% and Belarus at 11.9%.

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 value of Russia's pig offal exports rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 32 324 K $ US, up 1.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 18%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and the Netherlands dominated Russia's pig offal exports by value, together representing 71.8% of the total. Hong Kong accounted for 51.9%, Vietnam for 10.6%, and the Netherlands for 9.2%.

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

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

Imports pig offal to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Pig offal imports into Russia fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, import volume was 8 395 t, down 9.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 19.9%, with an average annual decrease of 7.1%. The peak was in 2018 at 12 155 t, followed by the largest drop of 24.1% in 2019, while 2018 saw the biggest increase of 16.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Portugal, and Paraguay were the key sources for Russia's pig offal imports, together making up 70.0% of the total volume.

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 pig offal imports by value decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 39 923 K $ US, a 12.7% decline from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value fell by 23.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 72 079 K $ US, with the largest drop of 36.6% in 2019 and the biggest rise of 37.9% in 2018.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Portugal, Brazil, and Paraguay formed the core of Russia's pig offal imports by value, accounting for 76.8% of the total. Portugal contributed 37.5%, Brazil 25.5%, and Paraguay 13.8%.

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

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