World meat industry news

Meat consumption in Russia continues to grow steadily, and in 2024 Russians are expected to eat 83 kg of meat per capita for the first time. This forecast was announced by the head of the Center for Industry Expertise of Rosselkhozbank, Andrey Dalnov, at the international scientific and practical conference “Pig Breeding-2023”.

He also noted that in 2023, Russian livestock farmers achieved impressive results, which had a positive impact on the nutrition of the population. In the structure of meat consumption, pork has moved closer to broiler, and next year they are expected to compete for first place. Milk consumption is also expected to be at its highest level since 1995, at 249 kg per person. Egg consumption will remain at a high level, at least 288 eggs.

The main factors for the growth in meat consumption were the increase in household incomes, the development of domestic food production, the expansion of the network of sales points and the stabilization of prices. Broiler meat remains the most popular due to its availability, with consumption expected to be over 32 kg per person in 2024. Pork will also be in high demand, approaching the 30kg mark. In 2024, both types of meat are expected to increase slightly - about 2 kg of pork and at least 1 kg of broiler.

Beef ranks third in meat consumption and is expected to consume around 13 kg per person in 2024. Niche categories such as turkey, lamb, duck and rabbit will also have their share of demand.

This increase in meat consumption is a positive signal for domestic livestock farmers and producers. It indicates that the Russian market continues to develop and is on the path to sustainable growth.