Russia Animal Feed Market - Strategic Insights and Forecasts (2026-2031)

The Russia Animal Feed market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.5%, reaching USD 32.8 billion in 2031 from USD 21.9 billion in 2026.

Russia Animal Feed Market Key Highlights:

Russia is among the leading meat and dairy products such as dairy-producing nations in the world, and due to rapid urbanization, the overall consumer demand for such end-products has increased, which is anticipated to drive the animal feed industry in the country to bolster product quality.

Moreover, the animal feed market for major segments such as poultry and beef is expected to showcase the fastest growth on account of the increasing bovine and ovine consumption in the country. Though the Russian government is undertaking various efforts to bolster animal farming, however, the outbreak of various animal-related diseases, such as Glanders, followed by the economic consequences due to the Russia-Ukraine war, is expected to pose a challenge to the overall market expansion.

Russia Animal Feed Market Growth Drivers:

• Growing emphasis on improving livestock health and products is driving the market.

Animal breeders are emphasizing improving their livestock health to improve their productivity, owing to which various innovations and investments in the production and extraction of qualitative feed products are taking place, which is expected to bolster the overall market for such ingredients. Moreover, the Russian Agricultural Ministry has also implemented necessary initiatives to meet the requirements of animal farmers in the country.

Also, there has been an improvement in meat production efficiency, which is attributable to an increase in competition among domestic players. For instance, according to the FAO “Meat Market Overview Report”, in 2022, Russia’s total meat production capacity stood at 11,227 carcass weight equivalents, and as per the same source, the estimated production in 2023 reached 11,362 carcass weight equivalents.

• Poultry is expected to grow at a significant rate.

By livestock, the Russian animal feed market is analyzed into cattle, swine, poultry, aquatic animals, and others. The poultry segment is anticipated to show significant growth, fuelled by the growing consumption of ovine and bovine meat products in the country. For instance, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization’s “Meat Market Overview Report”, in 2022, Russia's overall meat production stood at 11,227 carcass weight equivalent, of which poultry accounted for 42.8%, followed by pig meat with 40.3%.

The beef segment is anticipated to show significant growth, fuelled by the growing demand for protein and nutrients from people, coupled with growing health awareness. As per the above-mentioned source, bovine meat utilization stood at 1,814 carcass equivalent weight.

Russia Animal Feed Market Key Development:

• In May 2022, Cherkizovo, a Russian meat and poultry producer, acquired the Russian fast-food business Sibylla Rus from the Atria group. Due to the changing geopolitical situation between Europe and Russia, the Finnish Atria Group disclosed that they do not have any possibility to continue operations in Russia. 

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