Russian-Chinese pork: new suppliers at the start

Key events:

• First export: Russian pork gained access to the Chinese market at the end of 2023.

• ? First shipment: Shipped in March 2024  (reached CHINA in April).

• ? Current exporters:

  • Miratorg (pioneer of supplies)

  • Tambovsky Bacon (part of Rusagro)

  • Velikoluksky Meat-Processing Plant

Expansion plans:

• Constructive negotiations:  The Russian Ministry of Agriculture and the General Administration of Customs of China are discussing the admission of new enterprises.

• ? A queue of 6 companies: The National Union of Pig Breeders predicts that 5-6 producers will receive permission by the end of 2024.

• Oksana Lut's statement: "The Chinese side is taking a constructive position. We are counting on expanding the list of suppliers."

Why is this important?

• The opening of the Chinese market is a key stage for the Russian agricultural sector.

• China is the world's largest pork consumer (∼50% of global consumption).

• Increased exports will strengthen Russia's position in the global food market.