Russia: Livestock and Products Annual
Russian beef production is forecast to decline 4 percent as cattle inventories are expected to decrease 1.5 percent to 18.41 million head in 2016. This is due to a shift away from small-holder cattle operations and lack of incentives for large scale operations to increase their herds. In 2016, pork production is forecast to increase 5 percent to 2.78 MMT, while pork imports are expected to decline to 200,000 MT. Pork consumption is forecast to increase in 2016, after falling during the last two years, as improved supplies should lead to pork price stabilization. While 2016 beef imports are expected to reach 735,000 MT, beef consumption in Russia is forecast to continue falling in 2016.
