HEROExports
12,500 tonnes (+93.3%)
Oversupply
~20% above domestic demand
Price Drop
-26.5% ($0.64/dozen)
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Export surge
During the first 8 months of 2025, Russia exported 12,500 tonnes of eggs — 93.3% more than the same period in 2024. Russian egg production increased 6.3% during the first 7 months, reaching 23.18 billion units. Current production exceeds domestic demand by nearly 20%.
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Export markets
Russia's egg exports directed primarily toward Kazakhstan (43%), Mongolia (28%), and the UAE (21%). Wholesale egg prices dropped 26.5% to approximately $0.64 per dozen over the past year.
Quite a few farms in Russia expanded their flock of laying hens in response to high prices.— Dmitry Krasnov, Analyst
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Challenges ahead
The current market downturn may force operational reductions. Producers are exploring shelf-life extension technologies to overcome logistics constraints. Consultant Konstantin Korneev indicated these innovations will require time before meaningfully impacting near-term export capacity.