
Chicken accounts for the largest share of exports, accounting for 84%. Beef accounts for 8%, lamb for 5%, and turkey for 25%. Saudi Arabia is the leading buyer , accounting for 84,000 tons of meat exports, a 66% increase over 2023. The UAE is second in terms of imports, with 10,000 tons, 2.3 times higher than last year. Iran rounds out the top three.
Experts point to significant potential for further growth in exports to the Persian Gulf countries thanks to strong demand from wealthy consumers. However, businesses face a highly competitive environment and strict standards, including mandatory Halal certification. Russian exporters have already begun adapting to the new conditions.