The Russian agricultural oversight agency, Rosselkhoznadzor, has announced that the delivery of pork from China to Russia may begin in January, according to reports from TASS. The news highlights a notable shift in bilateral agricultural trade expectations as officials work through logistical and regulatory steps that could soon affect meat availability on the Russian market.
In a formal update, the parties confirmed that they have completed the agreement process for a protocol detailing inspection, quarantine, veterinary, and sanitary requirements, along with a draft export certificate for pork exported from Russia to China. This milestone paves the way for a more formalized export flow, with each side signaling readiness to implement the agreed safeguards and procedures. The protocol’s signing took place on December 19, 2023, during the 28th ordinary meeting of the heads of government of Russia and China. The arrangement specifies that pork shipments toChina should commence roughly one month after the protocol was signed, aligning expectations for a timely start to trade once all stipulated steps are completed. The update is consistent with the broader pattern of regulatory coordination that characterizes major cross-border food trade, where timing and compliance with sanitary standards determine the pace of market access. (attribution: TASS)
Earlier communications touched on another regional development: the planned start of chicken egg deliveries from Azerbaijan to the Russian Federation. In related reports, Mostat commented on the domestic situation of egg prices in Moscow and the surrounding Moscow region. It was noted that, in November, egg prices rose by 14.7% year over year in Moscow and by 28.5% in the Moscow region, compared with a national average increase of 40.3%. These price dynamics reflect how volatility in supply chains and regional market conditions can influence consumer prices for staple foods across the country. (attribution: Mostat)
Additionally, industry observers have observed that the egg and poultry sector in Russia faces ongoing structural pressures. Reports indicate that every tenth egg and poultry production facility may close within three years, underscoring the challenges faced by producers as market conditions evolve. The broader context includes shifts in import policies, currency fluctuations, and the evolving regulatory landscape that together shape the resiliency and competitiveness of Russia’s poultry and egg sectors in the domestic market. (attribution: industry monitoring)