Prepared or preserved beef and offal market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved beef and offal in the CIS expanded significantly from 76 000 t in 2018 to 93 000 t in 2019. This growth was driven by the development of meat processing capacities, with an emphasis on semi-finished and sausage products, and the entry of new market players fostering competition. Subsequently, the market volume declined to 69 000 t in 2020 and 64 000 t in 2021.

A recovery began in 2022, with the market reaching 74 000 t, and continued to 78 000 t in 2023. This upturn was supported by the industry's adjustment to external trade and logistics challenges, which boosted domestic production focus. Additionally, rising exports of meat offal to China and the initiation of a pilot labeling scheme for meat products under the 'Honest SIGN' system provided further impetus.

In 2024, the market is influenced by the upcoming mandatory labeling of ready-made meat products, scheduled for 2026, and a strong export performance, particularly to China, which has grown by over 30%.

Production prepared or preserved beef and offal in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

Following two years of growth, production of prepared or preserved beef and offal in the CIS declined. In 2020, the region produced 75.6 K t, marking a significant 24.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 5.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 100.0 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 19.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of expansion, the value of prepared or preserved beef and offal production in the CIS fell. In 2020, output was valued at 393.1 M $ US, representing a 24.0% drop from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 7.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 517.0 M $ US, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 20.9%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved beef and offal from CIS

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal from the CIS rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 9 143 t, showing a solid 10.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 5.7%, with an average annual rate of 1.9%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 8 303 t, which also saw the largest annual decrease of 2.3%.

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

The export structure in volume terms from 2017 to 2020 was diversified, with no single country dominating. Georgia accounted for 6.9% of exports, Ukraine for 2.9%, and Mongolia for 1.7%, together making up just 11.5% of total 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, K $ US

After two years of contraction, the value of prepared or preserved beef and offal exports from the CIS increased. In 2020, export value amounted to 47 513 K $ US, rising 10.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value grew by 7.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 42 924 K $ US, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 1.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export partner portfolio in value terms was quite broad. Georgia represented 3.9% of exports, Ukraine 2.3%, and Mongolia 1.8%, together accounting for only 8.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved beef and offal to CIS

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The lowest point was in 2018 at 1 610 t, while the highest was in 2017, resulting in a 6.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports to the CIS reached 2 905 t, up 44.4% from the previous year. The largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 84.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for imports in volume terms were Ukraine with 4.2%, Mongolia with 1.2%, and Italy with 0.6%, together representing 6.0% of total 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, K $ US

Import value of prepared or preserved beef and offal to the CIS increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 45 606 K $ US, up 7.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 10.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 39 244 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual decline of 5.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 8.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import partner portfolio in value terms was quite broad. Ukraine accounted for 3.1% of imports, Italy for 1.8%, and Mongolia for 1.0%, together making up just 5.9% of total flows.

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

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