Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Russia showed notable shifts between 2018 and 2024. After an initial drop to 43 278 t in 2019, it surged to 51 846 t in 2020, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased consumer demand for preserved meat products with longer shelf life, such as salted and smoked pork.

Government support policies, including subsidies and adjusted import duties, helped stabilize the market around 54 000 t in 2021-2022. During this period, consumers shifted from poultry to more affordable pork options, while new players entered the market and existing major companies expanded their production capacities and product ranges.

Strong growth resumed in 2023, with the market reaching 62 692 t and then 66 330 t in 2024, driven by continued demand for accessible meat snacks and canned products, alongside active innovation and line extensions by leading producers. Production volume, however, decreased to 60 763 t in 2025.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia held the 13th position globally in the production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork.

Top producers of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2018-2021

World map of production of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2018-2021

Russia's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 54 025 tonnes, showing a steady increase of 4.0% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 10.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.3%. The lowest production level was in 2019 at 43 273 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 11.7%. In contrast, 2020 recorded the biggest increase at 20.0%.

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

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was in 2018, while the highest was in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.4 times. In 2021, Russia's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork amounted to 12.6 tonnes, a decrease of 37.7% from the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 26.6 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 137.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the two leading markets—Kazakhstan and Belarus—together accounted for 90.3% of total exports by volume, with the remainder distributed among various 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

Market performance exhibited notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export value was in 2019, while the highest was in 2020, with a difference of 2.2 times between these years. In 2021, Russia's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork totaled 78 000 US dollars, marking a decline of 10.3% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 40 000 US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 13.4%. The maximum value was in 2020 at 86 000 US dollars, with the largest increase of 118.7%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, the main markets for Russia's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork by value were Kazakhstan (60.8% of exports), Belarus (16.0%), and Ukraine (3.9%), together representing 80.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Russia's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 210.8 tonnes, reflecting a 22.8% rise from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports surged by 840.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 111.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, San Marino and Argentina dominated Russia's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork by volume, jointly accounting for 85.3% of total flows, while other countries held much smaller shares.

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 imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork by value grew for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 3 123 000 US dollars, representing a 26.6% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports skyrocketed by 2943.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 212.2%.

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

In 2018-2021, the three main markets for Russia's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork by value were San Marino, Switzerland, and Argentina, together absorbing 97.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021