Prepared or preserved beef and offal market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved beef and offal in Russia from 2018 to 2023 was shaped by shifting trade flows and domestic policy. Initial market volume growth to 8,834 t in 2019 occurred as exports fell sharply, keeping more product inside the country against a backdrop of ongoing import substitution and state support for meat processing capacities.

A severe drop to 6,922 t in 2020 was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, which disrupted supply chains and simultaneously boosted export volumes. The market recovered over the next two years, reaching 7,787 t by 2022, supported by increased meat production and processing aided by government measures, alongside resilient consumer demand for meat products.

By 2023, the market volume contracted again to 7,245 t. This decline came despite rising domestic production, as a strategic push to increase exports, particularly to China, diverted significant supply away from the domestic market. New veterinary rules for handling meat in trade also introduced logistical changes that affected domestic distribution.

Production prepared or preserved beef and offal in Russia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia ranked as the 19th largest global producer of prepared or preserved beef and offal.

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

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

Russia's production of prepared or preserved beef and offal declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 7 130 tonnes, down slightly by 1.1% from 2019. The largest drop occurred in 2019, at 2.4%, while the peak production was in 2018, with 7 390 tonnes, marking a 2.8% increase that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of prepared or preserved beef and offal in Russia fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the value of this output was 14 970 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 15.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 11.6%, averaging a 4.0% annual decline. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 17 971 thousand US dollars, which represented a 6.1% increase that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports prepared or preserved beef and offal from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Russia's exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal rebounded. In 2020, exports totaled 6 920 tonnes, a sharp rise of 31.7% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 10%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 5 256 tonnes, when exports fell by 10.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia were the key partners for Russia's exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal in volume terms. Kazakhstan accounted for 26.0% of exports, Azerbaijan for 15.9%, and Georgia for 13.5%, together making up 55.4% of total flows.

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

After a two-year decrease, Russia's exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal in value terms increased. In 2020, exports amounted to 14 529 thousand US dollars, a strong rise of 12.1% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was in 2019 at 12 964 thousand US dollars, when exports declined by 9.6%.

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

During 2017-2020, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Belarus were consistently the main destinations for Russia's exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal in value terms. Kazakhstan represented 24.2% of exports, Azerbaijan 19.9%, and Belarus 15.0%, collectively accounting for 59.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved beef and offal to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal into Russia fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 6 712 tonnes, down 2.4% from the previous year. The peak was in 2018 at 6 908 tonnes, which saw a 3.9% increase that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, nearly all imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal into Russia in volume terms came from Belarus, which held a 91.0% share of total flows.

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

After a two-year increase, imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal into Russia declined. In 2020, imports reached 27 401 thousand US dollars, a slight drop of 2.3% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 6%, averaging a 2.0% annual growth rate. The highest value was in 2019 at 28 034 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 4.4%.

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

In 2017-2020, Belarus dominated imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal into Russia in value terms, capturing 90.8% of total flows.

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

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