Experts believe turkey meat production could grow by approximately 4% this year.
Overall, turkey meat production in slaughter weight is expected to reach 470 tons by the end of 2026, a significant increase.
However, farmers aren’t planning to stop there. Analysts predict that this figure could easily reach 650,000 tons by 2030.
Theoretically, even more significant growth is possible, but experts note that the shortage of hatching eggs is a significant obstacle. If this problem is resolved, increasing turkey meat production in Russia will be entirely possible.
Experts estimate that the egg shortage reached 15 million last year. This represents a significant shortage that will be difficult to resolve quickly.
It is important to note that the egg shortage is not specifically caused by conditions in the Russian industry. The decisive factor was the challenging epizootic situation worldwide, particularly the avian influenza outbreak in Canada, which is having a significant negative impact on turkey populations worldwide.
Therefore, overcoming the current shortage, although solvable, remains a challenging task.
Nevertheless, the industry as a whole is demonstrating strong growth. For example, according to analysts, turkey production has increased sixfold since 2012. This situation allows the industry not only to fully meet Russia’s domestic demand but also to actively engage in exports.
Currently, up to 8% of turkey production in Russia is exported. Experts emphasize that this figure could easily rise to 10-15% in the foreseeable future.
At the same time, turkey production in Russia is largely monopolized. Nearly 90% of production is accounted for by just five companies, all of which are highly vertically integrated: for example, they have their own breeding facilities and advanced processing facilities.
These companies are primarily focused on implementing innovative technologies, such as building breeding farms to address the shortage of hatching eggs. Clearly, their dominance in the industry is likely to only increase over time.
Experts note that in the future, Russia could export not only turkey meat but also hatching eggs. This is a completely achievable goal for the foreseeable future, but it requires significant effort from Russian companies.
