Russia’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to extend state support for domestic hatching egg production for an additional five years, through 2030. The move aims to strengthen the country’s poultry sector, reduce reliance on imports, and enhance food security amid global market uncertainties.
- The extension follows the success of previous measures implemented between 2022 and 2025, which facilitated investments in 11 new hatchery projects with a combined capacity of 980,000 birds.
- These initiatives boosted Russia’s hatching egg output by an estimated 1.3 billion units, significantly reducing import dependency in the broiler segment to 11%, down from 18% in 2021.
Under the renewed program, Russia will continue offering soft loans with subsidized interest rates, reimbursements for up to 30% of capital costs, and modernization grants for hatchery facilities. These financial tools are designed to make construction and expansion more affordable while encouraging the development of domestic breeding stock.
- While the broiler industry has seen notable progress, the turkey sector remains fully dependent on imported hatching eggs—a vulnerability the government seeks to address.
- Over the past decade, turkey production in Russia has quadrupled, reaching 435,000 tonnes in 2024.
- Russia now ranks as the world’s second-largest turkey exporter, with shipments totaling 17,500 tonnes worth $50 million in the first half of 2025.
- Key export destinations include China, the UAE, Benin, and Saudi Arabia.
Officials also cite biosecurity concerns as a driving factor behind the policy extension. Veterinary regulators warn of an “unstable epizootic situation” in major exporting countries such as Canada, Germany, and France, which occasionally disrupts supply chains and poses disease risks. By expanding domestic hatchery capacity, Russia aims to mitigate these threats and ensure a stable supply of breeding stock.
Looking ahead, the Ministry projects that the extended support measures will enable an additional 2.5 billion hatching eggs to be produced over the next five years. This growth is expected to further stabilize poultry production, strengthen Russia’s position in global markets, and reduce exposure to import-related risks.
The policy underscores Russia’s broader strategy to achieve agricultural self-sufficiency and enhance export competitiveness. As global demand for poultry products rises, these measures could position Russia as a leading supplier while safeguarding its domestic industry against external shocks.
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