Export of poultry meat in Russia - experience of the regions

The largest countries importing poultry meat from Russia are  China , Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan. At the same time, China accounts for almost half of all poultry exports from Russia. Production of products for export is a very important area for Russian manufacturers, because. it allows you to expand the sales market and diversify risks.

The largest countries importing poultry meat from Russia

Row names

Export, thousand dollars

Export share

China

201,628.74

48.78%

Saudi Arabia

56,238.76

13.60%

Kazakhstan

36,864.14

8.92%

Ukraine

29,822.22

7.21%

Kyrgyzstan

11,806.63

2.86%

Other

77,013.51

18.63%

Total:

413 374.00

100.00%

The most successful regions that have established poultry exports abroad are traditionally Moscow and the Moscow Region, as well as the Stavropol and Krasnodar Territories, Belgorod, Tambov and Penza Regions.

The volume of poultry exports by producing regions

Export, thousand dollars

 Export share

Moscow region

130 325.02

31.53%

Stavropol region

110 317.17

26.69%

Moscow city

31,887.15

7.71%

Belgorod region

26,457.60

6.40%

Tambov Region

25,670.08

6.21%

Penza region

22,865.48

5.53%

Krasnodar region

13,754.66

3.33%

Other

52,096.84

12.60%

Total:

413 374.00

100.00%

Belgorod and Penza regions occupy approximately equal shares of the poultry export market. But, starting from June 2021, the Tambov region has been steadily increasing its export volumes, and since August 2021, the volume of exports from the Tambov region has exceeded the export of the Belgorod poultry.

Dynamics of exports of the Belgorod and Tambov regions

Belgorod region

Tambov Region

Export, thousand dollars

Rates of growth, %

Export, thousand dollars

Rates of growth, %

January 2021

1,578.62

989.38

February 2021

2,191.80

38.84%

1,667.09

68.50%

March 2021

1,147.75

-47.63%

1,569.14

-5.88%

April 2021

3,038.28

164.72%

1,827.23

16.45%

May 2021

2532.87

-16.63%

1248.95

-31.65%

June 2021

2,894.02

14.26%

4,093.92

227.79%

July 2021

2,853.92

-1.39%

2419.73

-40.89%

August 2021

3,299.17

15.60%

3,503.14

44.77%

September 2021

3,543.59

7.41%

4656.42

32.92%

October 2021

3,377.58

-4.68%

3,695.08

-20.65%

Grand total

26,457.60

25,670.08

The largest producers of poultry meat in the Tambov region are OJSC Tokarevskaya Poultry Farm, JSC Inzhavinskaya Poultry Farm, LLC Tambov Turkey. The growth in production volumes, according to the head of the Department of Agriculture of the Tambov Region, Lidia Bakumenko, became possible due to the implementation of investment projects to modernize equipment at enterprises in the agro-industrial sector. It should also be noted that the regional authorities provide good support to enterprises. The head of the region, Alexander Nikitin, identified the development of the livestock sector in the region as a priority.

Modernization of equipment is the basis for improving the efficiency of enterprises in the agro-industrial sector, because. modern equipment allows us to significantly increase productivity, reduce the proportion of rejects and production waste. In addition, the implementation of investment projects allows the company to apply special investment regimes, thereby reducing the level of tax burden.

The production and export volumes of poultry are currently, of course, greatly influenced by external factors, such as the pandemic and the sanctions of Western countries. But in general, the situation in the industry remains quite stable. The most serious factor that significantly increases the risks in this industry is bird flu. Unfortunately, despite preventive measures, this disease often affects birds, which leads to significant losses and negatively affects the performance of poultry farms. But in general, the capacities of Russian producers cover the need for poultry meat both within the country and are ready to increase the volume of poultry exports abroad.