MOSCOW, Russia. The Philippines has officially opened its beef market to Russia, authorizing two Russian companies to export beef and beef offal to the Southeast Asian nation, according to Russia’s agricultural watchdog on Friday.
The move marks a significant step in Moscow’s efforts to diversify its agricultural trade partners and expand its global meat export footprint. Russia’s agriculture sector has been aiming for a 50% increase in export volume by 2030, with beef exports already climbing 14% in 2025.
“Any new market is important for Russian producers as an opportunity to diversify supplies and respond to changes in demand,” said Sergei Yushin, head of Russia’s National Meat Association.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Philippines imported approximately 1.17 million metric tons of meat in 2024, a nearly 10% increase compared to 2023. The top meat exporters to the country have traditionally included Brazil, the United States, and Spain.
With the Philippines now added to Russia’s growing list of beef export destinations, which already includes China, Belarus, and Saudi Arabia, the development is seen as a strategic opening for Russian producers amid shifting global market dynamics and competition in the meat trade.
Further details, such as the names of the approved Russian companies or specific volume quotas, have not yet been disclosed.
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