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2025

10 largest turkey producers in Russia

In March 2026, the National Association of Turkey Producers (NAPI) published the results of a study of the Russian turkey meat market. Based on this data, TAdviser has prepared an infographic with the largest manufacturers.

According to NAPI statistics, turkey meat production in Russia in 2025 increased by 3.5% and reached almost 453,000 tons in slaughter weight. This increase was the highest in Russian animal husbandry: half higher than the average for poultry (2.3%) and ten times more than pork (0.3%), against the background of a significant decrease in the production of beef (-4.6%) and lamb (-3.6%). The production of turkey meat exceeded by 30% the production of beef of meat breeds and more than doubled the production of lamb and lamb.

Exports grew by 40% to more than 40 thousand tons and covered 30 countries of the world. Turkey meat consumption in Russia in 2025 amounted to 2.9 kg per capita and has the potential to double in the next decade.

The five largest turkey holdings - the Damate, Cherkizovo, Ruskom, Indeal and SoyuzPromBird groups of companies - put about 87% of the total volume on the market in 2025. Small companies, peasant farmers and private farms produced a little more than 5% of turkey, and 14 regional companies accounted for about 8% of turkey production. This indicates both the high level of industrialization of the industry and the continuing opportunities for investment in regional projects in the context of the growing federal distribution of turkey products.

According to Albert Davleev, President of Agrifood Stretegis, in 2025, turkey production exceeded the volume of beef supplied to the domestic market by the meat cattle sector by more than 100 thousand tons. This allows turkey producers not to compete with traditional meats - pork, beef and chicken - but to successfully complement the market with high-quality and healthy protein.^[1]

Chicken meat production in Russia for the year increased by 2% to 4.9 million tons

The production of chicken meat in Russia in 2025 reached 4.9 million tons - 2% more than in 2024. Over a five-year period - from 2021 to 2025 - the total growth of the industry was 10%. Such data are contained in a study prepared by BusinesStat in March 2026.

The largest producers of chicken meat in Russia are:

• Kurinoe Tsarstvo LLC;
• LLC "Firm" Agrocomplex "";
• LLC Prioskole"";
• Stavropol Broiler LLC;
• Tokarevskaya Poultry Farm LLC.

Sustainable growth of the industry is ensured primarily by large-scale investments in the agro-industrial complex. Poultry farms are actively introducing automated production systems, which makes it possible to reduce the cost of production and increase production volumes without proportionately increasing personnel costs. The technological update also has a positive effect on the quality of the final product.

Government support plays a significant role in the development of the sector. Preferential financing, subsidies for the development of livestock and the renewal of production infrastructure create favorable conditions for market participants to implement long-term investment programs.

Export demand is an additional incentive to increase production. Russian poultry products consistently develop new foreign markets, and the growth of global consumption of poultry meat forms a stable external demand for domestic products.

At the same time, the industry is faced with a systemic vulnerability in terms of the genetic base. According to BusinesStat, up to 85% of hatching eggs and breeding birds used in Russian poultry farming are imported - mainly from European countries and the United States. Such a high dependence on foreign genetic material poses risks to the continuity of production: interruptions in international logistics, changes in veterinary regulations or the introduction of political restrictions can destabilize the reproducible base of the industry.^[2]

Steak sales growth in Russia by 6% to 71 billion rubles

At the end of 2025, steak sales in Russia in monetary terms reached 71 billion rubles. The figure is 6% more than in 2024, when sales were equal to 67 billion rubles. This is evidenced by data from the research company NTech, released in February 2026. Sales of portion products from meat and poultry in physical terms decreased by 8% YoY to 92 thousand tons. Experts recognize the decline in demand for steaks, although retailers have not noticed a significant decline.^[3]

10 largest broiler meat producers in Russia

In February 2026, the National Union of Poultry Farmers and the analytical service of the Agricultural Science Publishing House released a study on the broiler meat market in Russia. Based on this data, TAdviser prepared an infographic.

The total production of the top 25 companies increased by 3% compared to 2024 and reached 6.8 million tons, which is equivalent to 78% of the total market volume.

At the end of 2025, Cherkizovo Group for the first time took a leading position among broiler meat producers in the Russian Federation, reaching a volume of 1,109 thousand tons in live weight. The company's market share amounted to 15.8%, which allowed it to remove from the first place a long-term leader - GAP "Resource," the volume of production of which amounted to 1,054 thousand tons.

The fourth place in the updated ranking of the largest domestic meat producers of broilers was taken by the agricultural holding Belgrancorm (trademark - "Yasnye Zori"), which produced 299 thousand tons of broilers in live weight in 2025.

The most significant growth was demonstrated by Agrocomplex named after N. I. Tkachev, which increased the indicators by 104% - from 436 thousand tons to 891 thousand tons. This allowed the company to rise from fourth to third place in the industry ranking. The significant dynamics is due to the acquisition of the Prioskole holding, which previously occupied the third position with a volume of 453 thousand tons, whose capacities were consolidated as part of Agrocomplex.

In the top ten of the rating, most participants recorded positive dynamics. The exception was the Severnaya poultry farm, which reduced production by 3%.

The concentration of imported supplies remains high: the five largest holdings - GAP Resurs, PJSC Cherkizovo, Damate Group of Companies, APH Miratorg and Druzhba Narodov Nova JSC - account for 85% to 90% of the total import of products.

Pork sales in Russia for the year increased by 2.7% and reached 4.5 million tons

The Russian pork market reached 4.5 million tons in physical terms at the end of 2025. The figure increased by 2.7% compared to 2024. The data is provided by the analytical company BusinesStat in February 2026.

Over the five-year period from 2020 to 2025, sales increased by 16%. In 2020, the market volume was 3.88 million tons with an increase of 1.3%. In 2021, sales reached 4.16 million tons (+ 7.2%). In 2022, the market grew to 4.33 million tons (+ 4.1%). In 2023, the volume amounted to 4.38 million tons (+ 1.2%).

The largest pork producers in Russia:

• Agrocomplex company named after N.I. Tkachev;
• Korocha Pig Farm;
• Velikoluksky Meat Processing Plant;
• IPC "Atyashevsky";
• "Belgrancorm."

The main competitor to pork is poultry meat. Together, they occupy the lower and middle price segments of the meat shelf. Unlike poultry and other meat prices, pork prices remain stable. Recently, they have become much closer to chicken prices. For certain items, pork turns out to be cheaper, which contributes to the growth of demand.

The main increase in sales occurred in 2021-2022. Cumulatively, in two years, sales increased by 12% compared to 2020. This was facilitated by a moderate increase in product prices - over this period, the average price increased by only 6%.

In 2023-2025, the growth rate of sales slowed to 1-3% annually. The excessive demand of previous years was satisfied. In 2024, the most significant increase in sales prices was 12%. This somewhat cooled the further growth in demand. Pork, even as price increases accelerated, remained the most affordable type of cattle meat. Thanks to this, sales growth only slowed down, and did not go down.

Supply and demand in the market are quite balanced. The increase in consumption did not create a deficit. It provided more comfortable conditions for the sale of products of domestic manufacturers and the expansion of production capacities.^[4]

Servolux Posad launched a new plant for the production of semi-finished chicken products in the Moscow region for ₽2,9 billion

Servolux Posad has launched a new production facility for in-depth processing of poultry meat in the Sergiev Posad city district of the Moscow region with a private investment of ₽2,9 billion. The company specializes in the production of chicken semi-finished products with a capacity of 24 thousand tons of finished products per year and has created 200 new jobs. This was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Moscow Region in November 2025. Read more here.

In the Stavropol Territory, the Resource group launched a deep meat processing plant for ₽7 billion

In February 2025, a new August meat processing plant, owned by the Resource group of agricultural enterprises, began work in Nevinnomyssk. The production capacity of the enterprise is 10 thousand tons of products per month, and the volume of investments in the project reached ₽7 billion. The company is the largest producer of broiler chicken meat in Russia. Read more here.

2024

Reduction in horse meat production by 20.8% to 494.1 tons

The production of horse meat and meat of other animals of the horse family in Russia at the end of 2024 amounted to 494.1 tons, which is 20.8% lower than in 2023. This is evidenced by the data of the analytical company Alto Consulting Group, released in November 2025.

The key region for the production of horse meat in 2024 was the Volga Federal District, which provided 37.9% of the total output. The concentration of production in this region is due to traditional agricultural practices and the availability of infrastructure for the processing and distribution of meat products.

Why in Russia the annual production of horse meat decreased by 21%

Analysts identify five main factors that led to a decrease in horse meat production:

• reducing the number of horses and other animals of the horse family in farms;
• high costs of keeping and feeding animals;
• a decrease in domestic demand for meat with a limited market niche;
• competition from alternative protein sources such as beef and pork;
• limited processing infrastructure in individual regions.

Konina occupies a niche of specialized meat products with limited but stable demand. Depending on the purpose, products are divided into several categories. Chilled or cooled meat is supplied for retail and restaurants. Baby food products meet strict sanitary and nutritional standards.

Frozen meat is used for long-term storage and export. Processed products include semi-finished products and slicing. Recent years have seen an increase in interest in horse meat as a source of low-fat dietary protein. This creates the potential for the development of premium and functional products in the domestic market.

From 2022 to 2024, the average prices of producers for venison and meat of other deer animals in frozen form increased by 64.1% - from ₽328 668.1 per ton to ₽539 378.8 per ton. In August 2025, the average price of producers increased by 2.1% compared to July 2025 and amounted to ₽374 464.0 per ton.^[5]

Pork production in Russia increased by 3% over the year and reached 3.4 million tons

Pork production in Russia in 2024 amounted to 3.4 million tons, including steam, cooled and chilled products, as well as meat for baby food. This figure exceeded the result of 2023 by 2.9%. This is evidenced by data from the analytical company Alto Consulting Group, published in November 2025.

According to a study by Alto Consulting Group, the Central Federal District became the leader in terms of output, which accounted for 52.3% of all-Russian production. The concentration of production in the region is explained by the presence of modern agro-industrial complexes, developed processing infrastructure and logistics capabilities. Large manufacturers in this district are implementing a full-cycle model - from fattening animals to packaging finished products.

Pork production in Russia increased by 3% over the year

Alto Consulting Group analysts highlight five key growth drivers for the pig industry in 2024:

• expanding the production capacity of agricultural holdings and introducing innovative technologies for fattening and processing animals;
• increase in labor productivity and automation of production processes that reduce the cost of production;
• strengthening domestic demand from processors, producers of sausages, semi-finished products and products for baby food;
• reorientation of part of export supplies to the markets of Asian and CIS countries after reduction of shipments to European countries;
• active development of internal logistics and network of refrigeration capacities, which helps to reduce losses and optimize supply chains.

In the period from 2022 to 2024, there was a steady increase in prices both at the producer level and in the retail segment. The average producer price increased by 12.4% - from ₽163 784.9 to ₽184 161.3 per ton. In August 2025, the average producer price reached ₽225 714.4 per ton, which is 6.1% higher than in July 2025. The retail value of boneless pork in August 2025 was ₽503,0 per kg, showing an increase of 2.1%.^[6]

Growth in meat production by 1.8% to 3.8 million tons

At the end of 2024, the volume of meat production in Russia reached 3.76 million tons. This is 1.8% more than in the previous year, when the figure was 3.69 million tons. Such data are provided in the Rosstat report, which TAdviser got acquainted with at the end of February 2025.

The review considers meat of cattle, pork, lamb, goat meat, horse meat and meat of other animals of the horse family, venison, etc. The analytical company Tebiz Group notes that the meat market in Russia is showing a dynamic evolution due to both domestic economic factors and global trends. In 2022, in the context of reduced real incomes of the population, the structure of meat supplies changed: sales of affordable species increased, while the volume of sales of more expensive products decreased.

Meat production in Russia for the year increased to 3.8 million tons

In Russia, there is a shift towards healthy eating, which stimulates the demand for meat produced in compliance with environmental standards. Adaptation of domestic manufacturers to the growing requirements of consumers leads to the introduction of new technologies and management methods. At the same time, the market faces certain difficulties, such as price fluctuations and foreign economic risks, which leads to the need to diversify supplies and optimize supply chains. The key players in the industry are companies capable of offering both traditional and alternative meat products. Among the major suppliers named:

• LLC "Agro-Industrial Holding Miratorg";
• JSC Prioskole;
• JSC Agrocomplex Firm named after N. I. Tkachev;
• OJSC Velikoluksky Meat Processing Plant;
• Timashevskmyasoproduct LLC;
• Vsevolozhsky Meat Yard LLC;
• LLC "First Meat Processing Plant";
• Kudryashovsky Meat Processing Plant LLC;
• LLC "Primorsky Bacon."^[7]

5 largest chains of meat stores in Russia

At the end of July 2025, the analytical company INFOLine presented a rating of specialized meat chains. Based on this data, TAdviser prepared an infographic.

According to an INFOLine study, Myasnov (Kuulklever Group of Companies) remains the largest chain of meat stores in the Russian Federation. Its revenue in 2024 increased by 6.4% and reached 23.9 billion rubles. At the same time, online sales of the retailer rose even more - by 24%, to 5.4 billion rubles.

The Myasnitsky Ryad franchise chain, despite the network's reduction in 2024 by 15 stores, increased revenue by 11.9% to 10.8 billion rubles. The Quality Factory Group of Companies demonstrated sales growth of 8.2% to 9.7 billion rubles while expanding the network by 7 outlets.

The largest growth dynamics of 21.2% was shown by the retail segment of the Komos Group agricultural holding, which manages the Vostochny and Glazovskaya Bird brands. At the same time, the overall dynamics of revenue of most market participants turned out to be below the food inflation rate of  9.18%.

The second line of the rating is occupied by the Zvenigovsky meat processing plant with revenue of 17.9 billion rubles and an increase of 8.5%, which also slightly reduced the number of its facilities.

At the same time, the researchers note that such networks as "Chicken House," "Indian House" ("Fresh Retail Group") and "Velikoluksky Meat Processing Plant" continued to reduce retail facilities and dropped out of the rating. These factors indicate market consolidation, according to INFOLine.^[8]

Growth in sales of rabbit meat by 1.3% to 10.2 thousand tons

The volume of sales of rabbit meat in Russia in 2024 reached 10.2 thousand tons, which was the maximum value over the past five years. Compared to 2023, the growth was 1.3%. This became known in April 2025.

According to BusinesStat, from 2020 to 2024, sales of rabbit meat in Russia increased by 8.7%. In 2020, this figure was 9.4 thousand tons, and in 2021 it increased to 9.7 thousand tons, which corresponds to an increase of 2.8%.

The most significant dynamics was recorded in 2022, when the volume of sales reached 10.1 thousand tons, which is 4.2% higher compared to 2021. In 2023, the growth rate slowed down - sales remained almost at the same level and amounted to 10.1 thousand tons with an increase of only 0.2%.

Analysts note several key factors that contribute to the long-term growth in sales of rabbit meat in Russia. First of all, this is a low basic level of consumption of this product. In 2020, per capita in Russia accounted for less than 130 g of rabbit meat per year, including all sales sectors and natural consumption. For comparison, in European countries this figure reaches 2 kg per year, which indicates a significant growth potential of the Russian market.

The second factor is associated with a change in the structure of production. There is a tendency to reduce the number of rabbits in personal farms of the population while increasing the number in agricultural organizations. Thus, the consumption of rabbit meat gradually moves from the natural sector to the commercial sector, which creates the prerequisites for increased sales.

Another factor in the growth of demand is the high biological value and beneficial properties of rabbit meat. This product is popular among adherents of a healthy lifestyle, and is also used in medical nutrition. In addition, there is a growing demand for rabbit meat from the industrial processing sector, especially from baby food producers.^[9]

5 largest turkey producers in Russia

The National Association of Turkey Producers (NAPI) in February 2025 published a rating of the largest turkey producers in Russia in 2024. The leading position was taken by the Damate group of companies with a production volume of 241.5 thousand tons in slaughter weight.

According to Agricultural News, the five largest turkey producers include:

• Damate Group of Companies - 241.5 thousand tons.
• Cherkizovo Group of Companies - 65.9 thousand tons.
• SoyuzPromBird - 30.1 thousand tons.
• Ruskom Group of Companies - 20.3 thousand tons.
• "Agro-plus" - 10.9 thousand tons.

Damate and Cherkizovo lead turkey production in Russia

Albert Davleev, president of the AGRIFUD Stretegis consulting agency, notes that the demand for turkey significantly exceeds supply. This became especially noticeable in the third quarter of 2024, when leading companies began to modernize production facilities.

NAPI Executive Director Anatoly Velmatov spoke about expanding the production capabilities of market leaders. GC "Damate" and "Agro-plus" are developing new feeding sites and breeding producers in the Penza, Tyumen regions and Stavropol Territory.

In 2024, companies increased export supplies. Damate Group of Companies entered the Saudi market through the Prime Markets network, and Agro-Plus began deliveries to the Emirati LuLu network. Russia's share in the turkey market in Saudi Arabia reached 45%.

The companies actively invest in biosafety and biosecurity programs on farms, conduct constant laboratory monitoring with the participation of specialists from regional veterinary services and Rosselkhoznadzor.

NAPI creates a Technical Committee with the participation of representatives of veterinary and quality services of leading manufacturers for more effective interaction with government agencies and within the industry.

The share of the five largest producers in the total turkey production is 85%. At the same time, the share of personal subsidiary and peasant farms accounts for about 6% of the market.^[10]

Increase in turkey meat production by 3.8% to 438 thousand tons in slaughter weight

Turkey meat production in Russia in 2024 increased by 3.8%, reaching 438 thousand tons in slaughter weight. This allowed the country to maintain the status of the largest producer in Europe and take second place in the world. This was announced in February 2025 by the National Turkey Producers Association (NAPI) and the consulting agency Agrifood Strategies. Experts note that the growth is ensured by an increase in the capacity of large agricultural holdings and an expansion of domestic demand.

According to Finmarket, the growth rate of turkey production was almost twice the average for poultry, which, according to the National Union of Poultry Farmers, amounted to 2.1%.

Russia increased turkey meat production and ranked second in the world

Agrifood Strategies President Albert Davleev notes the excess of demand over supply, especially in the third quarter of 2024, when leading companies began an active phase of production modernization.

NAPI Executive Director Anatoly Velmatov announced the expansion of production capacities by leading companies in the industry. GC "Damate" and "Agro-plus" create new feeding sites and breeding producers in the Penza, Tyumen regions and Stavropol Territory. Regional companies increased supplies by 5-10%, and Tatarstan's Ak-Bars - three times.

According to the IMIT news agency, the export of turkey products increased by 8% and amounted to 27.7 thousand tons. The geography of supplies covers 37 countries. The largest importer was China (59.5% of exports), where 16 thousand tons of products were delivered, which is 1.7 times more than in 2023.

In 2024, the Russian turkey entered the retail markets of the Middle East. Damate began deliveries to the Prime Markets network in Saudi Arabia, and Agro-plus to the Emirati LuLu network. Saudi Arabia increased imports to 750 tons, where Russia's share reached 45% of the market.

In the next five years, turkey production in Russia can reach 650-700 thousand tons. The share of turkey in the total production of poultry meat was 8%, in exports - 6%.^[11]

Ranking of the largest poultry producers

The National Union of Poultry Farmers in February 2025 presented a rating of the largest poultry producers in Russia at the end of 2024. According to the published data, GAAP Resurs, Cherkizovo Group of Companies and Prioskole Group of Companies continue to hold leading positions in the industry. The total production of broiler meat at these three largest enterprises exceeded 2.5 million tons in live weight.

The largest production volume in 2024 was recorded at the Resource CAP, which reached 1.07 million tons. Next comes Cherkizovo Group of Companies with an indicator of 1.051 million tons. Closes the top three of the Prioskole Group of Companies, which produced 453 thousand tons of products. The five largest producers also included Agrocomplex Group of Companies named after N.I. Tkachev, whose production capacities made it possible to produce 436 thousand tons of poultry meat, and Belgrankorm with a production volume of 273 thousand tons.

The largest producers of poultry meat in Russia in terms of output for 2024 (in thousand tons)

The top ten largest producers of poultry meat in Russia also include such companies as Severnaya Poultry Farm (263 thousand tons), Miratorg APH (182 thousand tons), Agrosila holding (158 thousand tons), Chamzinskaya Poultry Farm (156 thousand tons) and PRODO Group of Companies (128 thousand tons). According to the Poultry Union, the number of producers with the largest production growth in 2024 included integrated agricultural holdings with a full processing cycle.

The segment of medium-sized producers is headed by the Ural Agro-Industrial Group, whose production amounted to 103 thousand tons. Next come the Oktyabrskaya agricultural company (99 thousand tons), the Siberian Premier agricultural holding (91 thousand tons), the Sitno company (90 thousand tons) and Ekoptitsa (84 thousand tons). The number of producers with a volume of less than 80 thousand tons included Elinar-Broiler (71 thousand tons), the Russkoye Pole agricultural holding (66 thousand tons), Ak Bars Holding (62 thousand tons) and Ruskom (56 thousand tons). At the bottom of the rating are Yaroslavl Broiler (54 thousand tons), Udmurt Poultry Farm (53 thousand tons) and Krasnodar Poultry Farm (46 thousand tons). Close the list of companies "Mega Yurma" (44 thousand tons), "Volovsky Broiler" (42 thousand tons) and SIBAGRO Holding (37 thousand tons).^[12]

Increase in meat consumption to 83 kg per capita

Rosselkhozbank recorded a historical maximum of meat consumption in Russia, reaching 83 kg per capita in 2024. This is evidenced by research data published in early February 2025. An increase in the consumption of pork and broiler meat made a significant contribution to this indicator.

According to the Fat and Oil Union of Russia, pork consumption has reached 32 kg per capita, and broiler meat - more than 33 kg. At the same time, the production of turkey meat set a new record, amounting to 435 thousand tons.

Meat consumption in Russia for the year increased to a new record

Yuri Kovalev, Director General of the National Union of Pig Farmers, attributes the increase in demand for pork to an increase in household incomes in the regions and a lower increase in prices for this type of meat compared to other food products. Reducing the price difference between poultry meat and pork led to an additional redistribution of consumer demand.

NSP General Director Sergei Lakhtyukhov notes the lack of new projects in poultry farming over the past five years. The increase in production is ensured solely due to the reconstruction of existing enterprises, while in 2024 the restriction of the work of sites in the border areas had a negative impact.

Andrei Dalnov, chief industry analyst at the Rosselkhozbank Center for Industry Expertise, emphasizes that the growth in production in the meat industry is accompanied by positive changes in crop production. Increasing the production of feed crops contributes to the formation of a more sustainable base for animal husbandry.

In the food industry, record figures were also recorded. The production of sausages exceeded 2.5 million tons, which is due to the growing demand for meat products. Producers are increasing the use of pork in recipes due to limited supply and high prices for poultry meat.^[13]

Growth in livestock and poultry production for slaughter to 16.74 million tons

The Ministry of Agriculture of Russia recorded a historical maximum of livestock and poultry production for slaughter, reaching 16.74 million tons in 2024. This figure was a record in the entire history of Russia and the USSR. The data was published in January 2025.

According to TASS, it was possible to achieve special success in the production of pork and poultry meat, where historical records were also set - 6.2 million tons and 7.1 million tons, respectively. Russia's self-sufficiency in meat and meat products exceeded 100%.

Livestock and poultry production for slaughter in Russia has grown to a new record

The development of the livestock industry contributed to a significant increase in the production of processed products. For the period from January to November 2024, the production of sausages increased by 1.9% and amounted to 2.3 million tons. The production of semi-finished meat products increased by 5% to 4.5 million tons.

The volume of production of canned meat also showed positive dynamics, increasing by 1.2% and reaching 833 thousand tons. This indicates the stable development of the meat processing industry and the expansion of the range of products.

The Ministry of Agriculture notes that the achieved indicators are the result of systematic work to develop the livestock industry and modernize production facilities. Particular attention is paid to the introduction of modern technologies for raising livestock and poultry.

The increase in the production of meat and meat products made it possible not only to fully meet the country's domestic needs, but also to create significant export potential. The development of the meat industry continues to be one of the priority areas of the agro-industrial complex of Russia. The growth of production covered all the main categories of farms, including both large agro-industrial complexes and farms.^[14]

2023

Production growth of meat semi-finished products by 5.8% to 4.65 million tons

In 2023, the production of semi-finished meat products in Russia increased by 5.8% compared to the previous year - from 4.4 million tons to 4.65 million tons. At the same time, an increase of 2.7% was recorded in 2022. Thus, over the year, the growth rate of production of these products has more than doubled. This is stated in a study by BusinesStat, the results of which were published on March 4, 2024.

Meat and meat-containing semi-finished products include large-sized products (cutlet meat, loin and brisket, tenderloin), portion products (anthrecote, beefsteak, fillet, langet, schnitzel, etc.), small-sized semi-finished products (azoo, befstrogan, toast, gulash, kebab, etc.), chopped products (minced meat, cutlets, meatballs, beefsteaks, etc.), semi-finished products in dough (dumplings, etc.), dumplings, etc.

According to estimates, in 2019, 3.66 million tons of meat semi-finished products were produced in Russia. In 2020 and 2021, growth amounted to 14.1% and 2.5%, respectively, to 4.18 million tons and 4.28 million tons. In general, during 2019-2023, product output rose by 27.1%. During this period, a number of investment projects for the production of semi-finished meat products were implemented. In particular, an important event in the industry was the opening in May 2023 of the meat processing enterprise of the Agroeko Group of Companies in the Voronezh Region. The capacity of the production complex is more than 300 thousand tons of products per year, and the assortment has 300 items of packaged products.

The report says that the capabilities of Russian meat processing enterprises allow not only to completely close the needs of the domestic market for semi-finished meat products, but also to significantly increase exports. In this regard, companies from the Russian Federation are expanding the geography of supplies. So, if in 2019 Russian meat semi-finished products were supplied to 17 countries of the world, then in 2023 - to more than 50 countries.^[15]

Growth in meat production by 2.7% to 9.5 million tons

According to IAA IMIT, in 2023, meat production in large agricultural holdings increased by 2.7%, or by 249 thousand tons - to 9.5 million tons of meat in slaughter weight. Most of the meat produced is poultry - 50.2%, pork occupies almost half the volume - 42.9%. A small amount is allocated to the production of beef - 6.7%, lamb and goat - 0.2%. Such data were released in January 2024.

The leader is the Central Federal District, where 4.4 million tons of meat in slaughter weight were produced in 2023, which is 47% of the total production. Production growth was recorded in the North Caucasus (+ 9.1%, 35.1 thousand tons), South (+ 2.5%, 14.2 thousand tons), Volga (+ 4%, 75 thousand tons) and Far Eastern (+ 4.9%, 6.5 thousand tons) federal districts.

In 2023, meat production in large agricultural holdings increased by 2.7%

As Interfax notes, in 2023, large beef producers in the Russian Federation increased losses. Thus, the net loss of the Bryansk Meat Company reached 2.37 billion rubles against 795.8 million rubles in losses in 2022. The Voronezh company "Zarechnoye" at the end of 2023 recorded a net loss of 2.2 billion rubles, while in 2022 cash losses were measured at 1.6 billion rubles.

The head of the National Meat Association (NMA, unites the largest operators of the meat market) Sergey Yushin, in a conversation with Vedomosti, noted that in the production of cattle and beef, agricultural organizations with low or even negative profitability. According to the expert, only premium parts of meat breeds can be sold at a high price. But they account for no more than 10% of the total mass, and the demand for them is relatively small. According to Sergei Yushin, the bulk of beef comes from dairy cows, often going to slaughter when they have already recouped themselves by giving milk.^[16]

Meat consumption in Russia set a new record - 80.8 kg per person per year

Meat consumption Russia in rose to 80.8 kg per person, a record. This was reported on March 28, 2024 "" RIA Novosti with reference to the materials. Rosselkhozbank

According to the materials, meat consumption will continue to grow, and the most popular meat products are pork and broiler meat. The forecast for meat consumption for 2024 is 83 kg of meat per person.

Meat consumption in Russia increased to 80.8 kg per person

According to Andrei Dalnov, chief industry analyst at the RSHB, at the beginning of the 2000s, the main consumption of meat was broiler meat; around 2014, turkey meat took the lead. For 2024, there is a continuation of market diversification - successful large projects for the production and processing of duck and lamb have appeared.

According to the bank's forecasts, pork consumption in 2024 will increase by 1.3 kg per person to 31.9 kg per year, broiler - by 0.5 kg to 33 kg. Beef consumption is expected to rise by 0.2 kg to 12.6 kg per person per year. A slight increase is also predicted for the consumption of poultry meat - a total of up to 3.7 kg of meat per person per year.

The consumption of meat and meat products already exceeds the recommended standard of the Ministry of Health (73 kilograms), but one should not talk about overeating: meat is a valuable source of all nine amino acids not synthesized by our body and most essential fatty acids. This compensates for the so far unattainable level of consumption of some other products, - says Dalnov.

The bank also predicts an increase not only in meat consumption, but also in a healthy side dish in the form of greens. According to RSHB analysts, by 2030 the production of green crops will exceed 100 thousand tons. The production of greens and salads in Russia will grow by an average of 5% per year.^[17]

2022

Meat consumption per capita - 81.7 kg/person.

In Russia, meat consumption per capita is 81.7 kg/person. This is evidenced by the data for 2022 of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which TAdviser got acquainted with in November 2025. Read more here

Growth in chicken meat output by 4.6% to 4.7 million tons

At the end of 2022, about 4.7 million tons of chicken meat were produced in Russia, which is 4.6% more than a year earlier. Production began to rise again after a slight drop (-0.2%) in 2021. This is evidenced by data from the analytical agency BusinesStat, published in early November 2023.

According to the study, in the period from 2020 to 2022. The production of chicken meat in Russia increased by 7.5%, which was facilitated by three main factors.

• increased sales in the domestic market. Against the background of a decrease in the purchasing power of the population, the sale of inexpensive types of meat, which include chicken, has increased;
• export upswing. At the same time, supplies of Russian chicken meat to China increased most significantly (from 64 thousand tons in 2019 to 130 thousand tons on average in 2020-2022);
• implementation of measures to reduce the dependence of the industry on imported supplies within the framework of the Federal Scientific and Technical Program for the Development of Agriculture, designed for 2017-2030.

However, in Russia in 2022 there was a shortage of breeding material, which hinders the development of the poultry industry. In order to solve this problem, in 2022, Russian poultry farms began to increase their self-sufficiency capacity with eggs and chickens. Cherkizovo Holding has opened 6 new chicken growing buildings, Elinar Holding has increased the number of breeding reproducers. In 2023, it became known about plans to expand production at the Northern Farm, Lindovskaya Poultry Farm, Belgrankorm, and Malkina Farm. Also, work continues to increase the capacities of Cherkizovo and Elinar. According to analysts, self-sufficiency of the country with an incubation egg from its own breeding reproducers will contribute to the growth of chicken meat production in the coming years.

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Reduction in sales of lamb in Russia by 1.9% to 121.6 thousand tons

In 2022, 121.6 thousand tons of lamb were sold in Russia, which is 1.9% less than a year earlier. Such data analysts of the BusinesStat agency were released in July 2023.

According to the researchers, the decline in real disposable incomes of the population and economic uncertainty lead to a decrease in sales of this type of meat. Analysts also cite Rosstat data, according to which lamb is the most expensive type of meat after beef. The promotion of lamb is also hindered by a very narrow assortment. More than 90% of sales are in unbranded products, experts say.

According to the study, chilled products prevail in the structure of lamb sales on the Russian market, the share of which in 2018-2022. amounted to 91.2-95.6%. Frozen lamb accounted for 4.4% to 8.8% of all sales in the years under review, respectively. Such a significant predominance of sales of chilled lamb over frozen lamb is explained by the peculiarity of the market in Russia, namely, by large volumes of production and, accordingly, sales of lamb by households and small farms, where, as a rule, there is no possibility of purchasing expensive shock freezing chambers for high-quality freezing and storage of meat. In addition, in such farms, animal slaughter most often occurs under a specific order, that is, immediately before the sale of meat.

In their review, analysts cited the following classification of lamb:

• lamb - meat of sheep (sheep), consumed as food;
• lamb - sheep meat no older than 12 months. The meat is of tender consistency, pinkish red and velvety in appearance. Carcass weight is not more than 26 kg.

According to experts, in 2022 Russia exported lamb by $0.6 million, which is almost 100% less, in 2018.^[19]

Duck meat market growth triples to 35.5 thousand tons

The Russian market for duck meat in 3 years is almost three times - from 13.7 thousand tons in 2020 to 35.5 thousand tons in 2022. This is evidenced by BusinesStat data released in July 2023.

According to analysts, the driver of the growth in sales of duck meat in 2022 was the increasing interest of Russians in non-traditional types of poultry meat for the domestic market, since the market for chicken meat traditional for the country has almost reached saturation. The rapid growth in sales in 2020-2022 is also explained by the fact that this growth was of a recovery nature. In 2019, the level of sales of duck meat was very low - 11.5 thousand tons, which is 41% less than in 2018.

In 2020-2022 The supply of duck meat on the Russian market not only recovered, but also increased relative to 2018. The production of meat of poultry ducks "Ulybino" (Novosibirsk region) and "Central" (Vladimir) began. In 2020-2022, the enterprises significantly increased their production volumes. In addition, another producer entered the Russian duck meat market: production at the production base of Donstar LLC was resumed by Damate Group of Companies, which created the New Duck Farms company for these purposes.

The additional supply volume met the corresponding solvent demand, as a result of which sales of duck meat in 2020-2022. grew at a rate of 19.3-78.6% per year. According to BusinesStat estimates, the production facilities introduced in 2020-2022 will further increase the volume of production and sales of duck meat in Russia. However, such rapid growth as in 2020-2022 should not be expected. Factors such as the high price of duck meat compared to chicken meat and competition with other types of poultry meat (turkey, goose) will have a limiting effect on sales, analysts say.^[20]

Increase in sales of semi-finished products to 4.35 million tons

Sales of meat semi-finished products in Russia in 2022 reached 4.35 million tons, which is 0.8% more than a year earlier, and 36% higher than 5 years ago (in 2018, the market volume was measured 3.21 million tons). This is evidenced by the data of BusinesStat analysts released in May 2023.

They note that in 2022, the growth in sales of meat semi-finished products in the Russian Federation became the minimum in 5 years. The declining real disposable incomes of the population have led customers to switch to a frugal consumption model, reduce purchases or switch to cheaper types of products. The decisive factor in choosing is the price of the product, promotions are increasingly popular. The long-term negative factor is also the tendency to reduce the country's population and the mass departure of Russians in 2022, which leads to a decrease in the number of buyers of meat semi-finished products, the study notes.

It also says that in 2022 in Russia there was a high level of meat consumption per capita, and the share of meat semi-finished products in the meat product market is growing mainly due to a decrease in the share of other segments of this market, such as unfilled meat and finished meat products (sausages, ham, etc.).

From 2018 to 2022 the natural volume of export supplies of meat semi-finished products from Russia decreased by 32.1%: from 24.4 to 16.5 thousand tons. In 2018-2020 exports of semi-finished meat products from Russia grew. The decrease in the indicator observed since 2021 reached the largest value in 2022 (-39.6%). The reason for such a significant drop in exports was the reduction in supplies to Ukraine: from 14.4 thousand tons in 2020 to 2.3 thousand tons in 2022, experts explain BusinesStat.^[21]

Meat consumption in Russia increased by 2.3% and reached a record level

At the end of 2022, meat consumption in Russia increased by 2.3% compared to 2021 and reached a record figure in at least 10 years - 79 kg per person per year. RBC writes about this on February 14, 2023 with reference to the presentation of the National Union of Pig Farmers.

Most Russians in 2022 consumed poultry meat - 44.3%, the total consumption of this type of meat increased by 2% compared to 2021. In 2022, residents of the Russian Federation ate an average of about 35 kg of poultry meat per person.

Pork consumption has become a record over the past 30 years - at the end of 2022, it increased by 5.9% year-on-year, to 29.8 kg per year per person. The share of pork in total meat consumption reached 37.5%. Market participants explained such a jump by the smaller type of meat among all the rise in prices for it in 2022. The market leader, according to the National Union of Pig Farmers, is the Miratorg agricultural holding, which accounts for about 12.6% of all industrial pork production in Russia.

Wholesale prices for pork products decreased by 5-7% on average over the year, and retail prices showed "no growth." The difference in price between poultry meat and pork in general in recent years was 50%, and by the end of 2022 - 20-25%. Consumption of beef and lamb in 2022 fell - by 1.9 and 7.1%, respectively.

As the head of the National Meat Association (NMA) Sergei Yushin told Interfax in February 2023, meat consumption, despite a decrease in disposable income, has constantly grown over the past seven years, having increased by about 7% over this period.

Broiler, pork and turkey remained and remain the food group's most sought-after commodities with the most attractive price-consumer mix, he claimed.[22]

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