Pork market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the pork market volume in the CIS showed consistent growth, expanding from 3.3 million tons to over 4.3 million tons. This upward trend was initially driven by the expansion of production capacities from large agro-holdings and state-owned companies, alongside the entry of new players into the market. The emergence of new product segments, such as chilled and frozen pork, diversified supply and helped stimulate overall consumption.

The market's trajectory was further shaped by import substitution policies, notably the introduction of tariffs on pork imports in 2022, which curtailed foreign shipments and bolstered domestic production. Concurrent legislative changes, including tighter sanitary-veterinary regulations and the implementation of meat labeling and traceability systems, enhanced product quality and safety, reinforcing consumer confidence. Despite logistical disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, producers adapted, and the market maintained its growth momentum.

In later years, growth was supported by a shift in consumer preferences towards chilled meat and semi-finished products, prompting producers to invest in these segments. Increased export activity to other CIS countries, such as a notable 15% rise in shipments to Belarus in 2023, provided an additional outlet for production. By 2024, sustained trade barriers kept imports minimal, while domestic consumption and production continued to rise, underpinned by ongoing state support and regulatory measures.

Production pork in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Pork production in the CIS has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 3 702 thousand tons of pork, marking a 10.0% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 22.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of pork production in the CIS has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 10 265 million US dollars, representing a 19.4% increase over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value climbed by 33.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 7 116 million US dollars. The sharpest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 7.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019, up 20.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports pork from CIS

Exports in kind, K t

Pork exports from the CIS to international markets have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 97.7 thousand tons, reflecting a significant surge of 81.5% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports expanded by 228%, with a compound annual growth rate of 48.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Ukraine, Vietnam, and Hong Kong were the top contributors to pork exports in volume terms. Ukraine accounted for 35.3% of exports, Vietnam for 18.7%, and Hong Kong for 3.3%. Together, these three markets represented 57.3% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from CIS in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Pork exports from the CIS have increased in value for the third year running. In 2020, export volume totaled 270.9 million US dollars, showing a gain of 97.0% over the past year. From 2017 to 2020, export value rose by 255.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 52.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Vietnam, and Venezuela were the principal buyers of pork from the CIS in value terms. Ukraine accounted for 33.2% of exports, Vietnam for 20.9%, and Venezuela for 4.6%. Collectively, these three countries made up 58.7% of total export value.

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

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

Imports pork to CIS

Imports in kind, K t

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Imports peaked in 2017 and dropped to their lowest point in 2020, a swing of 7.8 times. In 2020, pork shipments to the CIS from abroad amounted to 39.0 thousand tons, down 67.3% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, rising by 17.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina consistently led the country structure of pork imports in volume terms. Brazil accounted for 58.9% of imports, Chile for 11.0%, and Argentina for 4.1%. Together, these three countries represented 74.0% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to CIS in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The highest value was registered in 2017, while the lowest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 8.7 times. In 2020, cross-border shipments of pork to the CIS were recorded at 100.3 million US dollars, indicating a sharp decrease of 70.4% from a year earlier. The largest increase was in 2019, up 30.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina remained the key sources for pork imports in value terms. Brazil accounted for 62.7% of imports, Chile for 11.1%, and Argentina for 3.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 77.6% of total import flows.

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

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