In 2023, Russia saw a 59% increase in pork product exports, following a decline in the previous year, as reported by Nikolai Burulin of the Russian National Union of Pig Breeders. The surge was primarily due to the resumption of supplies to Southeast Asian countries, especially Vietnam and Hong Kong. Vietnam and Belarus were the main export markets, each accounting for over 30% of the exports. Despite Hong Kong's relatively small share of 2.5%, it is viewed as a priority market due to its significant potential.