Russia’s pig industry is at a crossroads

Soaring pork consumption on the domestic market and prospects of forging stronger trade ties with China seemed to secure a bright future for Russian pig farmers. Reality, however, is far more complicated. Will domestic consumption continue to soar and how reliable are export opportunities in an uncertain world of conflict and trade bans? Exact figures were not available in late December 2023, but all signs pointed towards Russia’s pig exports being on the road to recovery. That happened aft