In the first quarter of 2023, Russian pork exports were made to 11 countries, with Belarus and Vietnam significantly increasing their purchases. Pork shipments saw a 1.2 fold increase, with China, Kazakhstan, and Saudi Arabia also increasing imports. There was also a 2.2 fold increase in mutton and goat meat exports, with Iran as the primary buyer. Supplies of live animals also increased by 1.4 fold. The quarter also saw nine types of Russian livestock products approved by five countries, allowing Russian companies to export various products to these countries.