Soups and broths market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian soups and broths market volume stood at 42 587 t in 2018, supported by growing production of dry soups and broths and the entry of new players into the instant food segment. However, the market contracted to 38 524 t in 2019. The following year, the COVID-19 pandemic boosted demand for convenient food options, leading to a recovery in market volume to 40 595 t in 2020.

In 2021, the market volume fell to 34 710 t as the restaurant sector recovered and consumers shifted back to dining out and ordering ready-made meals. This trend reversed in 2022 when the introduction of mandatory labeling for dry soups and broths from July 1, alongside geopolitical shifts and import substitution efforts, stimulated domestic production and pushed market volume up to 42 975 t.

The market stabilized at around 42 870 t in 2023, while labeling requirements continued to be enforced and new players entered the ready-to-eat segment. A sharp expansion followed in 2024, with market volume jumping to 55 397 t, driven by reported sales growth of prepared soups and broths and strengthened labeling controls.

Production soups and broths in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Russia produced 31 754 tonnes of soups and broths, marking a significant decline of 13.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 15.4%, with an average annual decrease of 5.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, when production rose by 5.0%.

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

Exports soups and broths from Russia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Russia exported 5 647 tonnes of soups and broths, showing a slight decrease of 1.0% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports dropped by 15.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 5.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 554 tonnes, with the largest decline that year of 16.5%. In contrast, the largest increase was observed in 2020, when exports grew by 2.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Uzbekistan consistently held the top positions in Russia's export structure for soups and broths by volume. Kazakhstan accounted for 44.9% of exports, Belarus for 14.7%, and Uzbekistan for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 68.0% of total export flows.

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

Russia's exports of soups and broths in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 13 178 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 7.8% improvement compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, however, exports decreased by 12.6%, with an average annual decline of 4.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 12 123 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 19.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Azerbaijan were the main markets for Russia's exports of soups and broths in value terms. Kazakhstan accounted for 37.9% of exports, Belarus for 18.0%, and Azerbaijan for 7.0%. Collectively, these three countries made up 63.0% 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 soups and broths to Russia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Russia imported 8 127 tonnes of soups and broths, indicating a notable decrease of 15.0% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 25.5%, equating to an average annual decline of 9.3%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020, when imports rose by 2.8%.

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

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Ukraine, Belarus, and Spain were the primary sources for Russia's imports of soups and broths by volume. Ukraine accounted for 50.1% of imports, Belarus for 19.6%, and Spain for 6.9%. Together, these three countries absorbed 76.5% of total import flows.

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 soups and broths in value terms increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 15 051 thousand US dollars, representing a modest gain of 6.1% from 2020. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 28.5%, with an average annual decline of 10.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 12 075 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 42.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with imports growing by 17.5%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Ukraine, South Korea, and Germany formed the core of Russia's imports of soups and broths in value terms. Ukraine accounted for 34.0% of imports, South Korea for 16.8%, and Germany for 9.0%. Together, these three countries took 59.7% 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