Exports of Russian pork increased by 86 percent in the first six months of 2023

In the first 6 months of 2023, Russia shipped over 74 thousand tons of pork and pork offal to foreign markets, which is 57% more than the same period of the previous year. Export earnings in annual terms increased by 86%. Including since the beginning of the year, Vietnam is again increasing the import of Russian pork. Over the period from January to June, shipments to this country increased by 2.6 times in value terms compared to the first half of 2022, and by 2.1 times in physical terms, amounting to more than 38 thousand tons. More than 60% of this volume fell on frozen pig meat, 35% - by-products. More than 20 thousand tons of pork were delivered to Belarus, which is 44% more than the same period last year. The proceeds from the export of pork to the neighboring state increased by 58%. Mongolia also entered the top 3 buyer countries this year. Shipments to this country for 6 months increased by 33% in physical terms (up to 3.3 thousand tons) and almost 2 times in monetary ...