Unfit-for-human-consumption fish or shellfish flours market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, production of unfit-for-human-consumption fish or shellfish flours in Russia showed consistent growth, rising from 113.7 thousand tons to 195.3 thousand tons. Over the same period, exports more than doubled from 70.3 thousand tons to 173.4 thousand tons, while the domestic market volume contracted from 51.8 thousand tons to 20.3 thousand tons.

The strong expansion of production and exports was facilitated by key regulatory updates. The 2021 adoption of a unified EAEU commodity nomenclature for this product streamlined customs classification, easing export procedures. Subsequently, in 2022, heightened regulatory focus on parasitic contamination risks and the enforcement of the EAEU technical regulation on fish product safety raised processing standards, reinforcing the industry's alignment with international requirements for external markets.

The upward trend in output continued through 2024, but a correction occurred in 2025 as production fell to 167.7 thousand tons, indicating a shift after several years of sustained growth.

Production unfit-for-human-consumption fish or shellfish flours in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Russia's production of unfit-for-human-consumption fish or shellfish flours has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 144.5 thousand tons, marking a substantial increase of 10.1% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 27.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.3%.

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

Exports unfit-for-human-consumption fish or shellfish flours from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Russia's exports of unfit-for-human-consumption fish or shellfish flours have expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2021, shipments abroad totaled 97 963 tons, showing a significant rise of 11.5% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 39.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 11.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China and South Korea together made up 97.4% of total exports by volume, while other countries contributed to a more diverse but smaller share.

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, M $ US

Russia's exports of unfit-for-human-consumption fish or shellfish flours in value terms have increased for the second year running. In 2021, export value stood at 145.5 million US dollars, reflecting a sharp year-on-year jump of 32.4%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 65.8%, with an average annual growth of 18.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 86.2 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 1.8%.

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

During 2018–2021, China and South Korea remained the top destinations for exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 97.4% of total flows, with other partners playing a much smaller role individually.

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

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

Imports unfit-for-human-consumption fish or shellfish flours to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Russia's imports of unfit-for-human-consumption fish or shellfish flours have fallen for the third year in a row. In 2021, import volume was 1 022 tons, indicating a steep drop of 58.3% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports declined by 85.6%, with an average annual decrease of 47.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Morocco, Mauritania, and Germany consistently led the import structure by volume, with shares of 55.4%, 15.9%, and 11.8%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 83.1% 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, M $ US

Russia's imports of unfit-for-human-consumption fish or shellfish flours in value terms have decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import value was 1.5 million US dollars, down 58.2% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 85.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 47.4%.

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

Over 2018–2021, Morocco, Mauritania, and Germany were the main suppliers of unfit-for-human-consumption fish or shellfish flours to Russia in value terms, with shares of 47.7%, 15.6%, and 14.7%, respectively. Combined, they made up 78.0% of total import value.

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

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