Export of halal products from Russia in 2022 increased by almost 50%

Exports of halal products from Russia to world markets in 2022 increased by almost 50% compared to the previous year. This is stated in the message of Rosselkhoznadzor. "In 2022, Russia significantly increased the supply of halal meat raw materials to the markets of Islamic states. According to the Argus and Mercury information systems, the total volume of halal products exported as of December 23 exceeded 129 thousand tons. For the same period in 2021, this the indicator was equal to 87 thousand tons," the report says. According to the ministry, the main products of halal products exported from Russia were poultry and offal, which in 2022 accounted for more than 90% of the volume - about 120 thousand tons. In addition, more than 6 thousand tons of halal beef, 900 tons of lamb and 900 tons of horse meat were sent to foreign markets. The main buyer countries in Russia for raw materials that meet these standards are Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates. In addition, ...