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According to the forecasts of the General Director of the National Union of Pig Breeders, Yuri Kovalev, Russian pork exports are expected to increase significantly in 2023. According to him, the export volume could reach 220 thousand tons, which is 29.4% more than last year. This is an impressive increase, which indicates the growing demand for Russian pork in the international market.

The CEO noted that this forecast does not include China, which indicates the potential for further growth in exports. The situation with African swine fever (ASF) in Russia, according to Kovalev, does not have a negative impact on exports and is “under absolute control.” This indicates that Russia has taken effective measures to combat this dangerous disease.

African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease that was first reported in 1903 in South Africa. Although it does not pose a threat to humans, it causes serious economic damage. If ASF is detected in any zone, all pigs in it must be destroyed. However, Russia has been successfully coping with this problem for 15 years thanks to improvements in the state veterinary service system and investments in biosecurity at enterprises.

The Russian pig industry has done a lot of work to ensure high standards of biological control in enterprises. This helped to obtain the highest levels of the compartment and ensure the safety of pigs from possible infections. Such measures increase consumer confidence in Russian pork and contribute to its successful export.

The expected growth in pork exports in 2023 reflects the Russian pork industry's confidence in its capabilities and product quality. This could lead to strengthening Russia’s position in the international pork market and contribute to the development of the industry. Russian pork is becoming increasingly popular abroad, and the expected growth in exports confirms this fact.

According to experts, Russian pork is of high quality and competitive prices, which makes it attractive to foreign buyers. An increase in pork exports leads to increased industry revenues and the creation of new jobs, which has a beneficial effect on the country's economy.

Thus, the expected growth in Russian pork exports in 2023 is an important event for the industry and the country as a whole. Russian pig farmers continue to improve the quality of their products and are actively looking for new markets for their sales. This opens up new prospects for the development of the industry and helps strengthen Russia’s position in the international pork market.