Russian Center for Agribusiness Exports: Russia to become the main supplier of turkey meat to China by 2025

Published Feb 6, 2026

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Core tip: According to a report from the Moscow bureau of the Russian Satellite News Agency, the Development Center for Agricultural Product Exports under the Russian Ministry of Agriculture informed the agency that Russia will become the main supplier of turkey meat to China by 2025, with China importing turkey meat worth $35.3 million from Russia, accounting for approximately 90% of China's turkey meat imports.

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The Russian Agricultural Products Export Development Center stated that, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China, China imported 14,800 tons of turkey meat in 2025, valued at $40.5 million, of which 13,200 tons were imported from Russia, amounting to $35.3 million, accounting for approximately 90% of China's total turkey meat imports. The Russian Agricultural Products Export Development Center added that although China's overall purchase of turkey meat decreased in 2025, Russia remained a key supplier. For comparison, in 2024, China imported 16,000 tons of turkey meat, valued at $50 million. In 2025, the second-largest supplier of turkey meat to China was Chile, with imports totaling 1,500 tons, valued at $5.2 million. Turkey meat is considered a dietary product, more beneficial than beef. Turkey meat has a low calorie content and virtually no harmful cholesterol, beneficial for weight loss, boosting immunity, and improving sleep and heart function. ...
Source: Foodmate

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