Production of basic deep-processed fish products, 8М2026

Industry Economic

October 1st, 2026

According to the results of the first eight months of 2026, Russian fish production volume decreased by 2.5% year-on-year to 2.85 million tons. However, the volume of core deep-processed products (fillets, minced meat, and fishmeal) increased by 1.9% (to 415.9 thousand tons versus 408.2 thousand tons a year earlier), and their share increased to 14.6% from 13.97%.
The production of frozen and dried (salted) fish fillets increased by 11.3%: 196.2 thousand tons versus 176.4 thousand tons a year earlier. Including:

Frozen fish fillets: 174.3 → 193.2 thousand tons (+10.9%);
Dried, salted, or brine fish fillets: increased almost 1.5 times (+43.6%, 2.1 → 3 thousand tons).

Fishmeal production increased from 122.7 to 135.4 thousand tons (+10.3%).

As a result of the redistribution of the product portfolio, the production of frozen minced meat (including surimi) decreased by 24.2%, from 98.5 thousand tons to 74.6 thousand tons.

The Far Eastern Federal District traditionally provided the bulk of fish products: 1.8 million tons. A 63% share of the district's output declined by 6.2% year-on-year. The Northwestern District followed, with 673,200 tons, a 24% share, and a 7.4% increase. Together, the two districts accounted for approximately 87% of Russia's total production of processed and canned fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. This is the same as the previous month.