How much fishmeal does Russia produce and export?
Russia is the nullth largest producer of fishmeal: 195,314 tonnes in 2024, 3.4% of the world's 5.7 million tonnes (FAO FishStat). It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $312.3 million in 2024, 3.3% of world exports of fish and meat meal (HS 2301) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 87% of its fishmeal exports by value.
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Russia's fishmeal production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195,314 tonnes | 3.4% | +9.6% a year | 2024 |
FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture statistics (FishStat), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
Russia's fishmeal exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $312.3 million | 3.3% | 173,883 t | $1,796 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2301 (Flours, meals and pellets of meat or fish, unfit for human consumption).
Where Russia's fishmeal goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Russia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $272M | 87% |
| Turkey (Türkiye) | $28M | 9% |
| South Korea | $6M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $5M | 1.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $717,766 | 0.2% |
The fishmeal price Russia sells into
The benchmark price, Any origin, 64-65% protein, CIF Hamburg, was $2,916/t in September 2026, up 65% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 13% a year, calmer in 32% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Fishmeal price history.
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