Russia increased exports of meat products by more than 20% in January

From January 1 to January 26 of this year, Russia increased supplies of meat and meat products abroad by 21 percent from the same period in 2023 – to 35,694 tons. “Veterinary Medicine and Life” writes about this with reference to data from customs statistics and the Argus information system owned by Rosselkhoznadzor. Also in physical terms this is 6,210 tons higher. The largest part of these volumes came from meat and poultry by-products - over 17 thousand tons, or 5.1 percent more. This may be due to their higher demand due to their greater benefits and favorable prices. China became the largest importer of products. About 7,788 tons (+10.6 percent) were sent there. Such high interest may be associated with the active use of this meat in national cuisine. For example, chicken feet are popular in the country, from which elite delicacies are prepared. China allowed supplies of pig products from Russia Pork exports amounted to 7,875 tons (+10%). The main buyers of this meat from our ...