The article highlights the significant growth in Russia's meat production and processing industry, with the country becoming a net exporter of processed meat products. The Central Federal District plays a crucial role, producing nearly half of the nation's sausages and semi-finished products. From January to November 2024, Russia produced 12.5 million tons of cattle and poultry for slaughter, with notable increases in pork, poultry, and cattle meat production. Sausage production reached 7.3 million tons, with the Central Federal District leading in output. In 2023, smoked sausage production rose by 5.6%, and fried sausage production surged by 55.7% compared to 2022. Despite a decline in 2022, there has been consistent annual growth in meat and sausage production from 2019 to 2023.