The volumes of meat imports permitted for various countries are as follows:
- Kyrgyzstan — up to 5 thousand tons;
- Russia — up to 100 thousand tons;
- Armenia — up to 7.5 thousand tons;
- Belarus — up to 7.5 thousand tons;
- Kazakhstan — up to 5 thousand tons.
As noted by the EEC Minister of Trade Andrey Slepnev, this measure represents a balanced solution that, due to its targeted nature and the need for confirmation of purpose, will support meat processing. At the same time, it will not negatively impact the domestic beef market or create additional risks for the implementation of investment projects in the field of cattle breeding.
Slepnev also emphasized that the use of tariff exemptions in the past has contributed to the availability of meat products for the population and helped to curb the rise in consumer prices. The deficit of beef in the union countries is traditionally compensated by supplies from Latin America and India.
This decision will come into effect 10 calendar days after its official publication and will apply to legal relations arising from January 1, 2026.
