Russian meat producers are voicing serious concerns about a dramatic surge in chicken imports from China, cautioning that the increased volume is creating significant pricing pressures in their domestic market.
According to industry officials, Russia brought in approximately 110,000 tonnes of chicken meat from China during 2025, with shipment volumes climbing each month. The meat industry representatives warn this influx is beginning to impact both chicken and pork pricing in a domestic market already facing considerable strain.
The growing imports represent a significant shift in Russia’s poultry supply chain, as Chinese suppliers capture an increasing share of the Russian market. Industry leaders say the mounting pressure from these imports threatens the stability of local meat pricing structures.
Russian meat sector officials indicate the situation reflects broader challenges facing their domestic market, which was already experiencing difficulties before the surge in Chinese poultry shipments began affecting local pricing dynamics.
