Russia has become a competitive origin for frozen poultry, especially for price-sensitive importers in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. But buying from Russian suppliers and moving frozen chicken across borders is not as simple as agreeing a price and booking a container.

From export documentation to cold-chain integrity and sanctions compliance, every step needs to be handled correctly. That’s where a partner like Wigmore Trading can help you buy and export poultry meat from Russia with confidence.

Why importers choose to export Poultry Meat from Russia

Russian poultry producers have scaled up significantly over the past decade. For importers, this offers several advantages:

• Competitive prices: Russian poultry can often be priced lower than equivalent products from other major exporting countries.

• Consistent volumes: Large integrated producers can support regular shipments and long-term contracts.

• Variety of cuts: Whole chickens, leg quarters, wings, breasts, MDM and offal to match different market segments and price points.

However, sourcing on your own can be challenging: different quality standards, language barriers, and changing trade rules mean that a simple mistake can delay or stop your shipment. Working with Wigmore Trading gives you a bridge between local Russian suppliers and your home market requirements.

How to export Poultry Meat from Russia safely and legally

Before you export poultry meat from Russia, you must ensure that trade is allowed into your destination country and that all veterinary and customs rules are followed. Regulations can change, and some countries apply specific conditions to products originating from Russia, so careful checking is essential.

Key elements to consider include:

• Market access & regulations

  • Is poultry from Russia currently authorised for import into your country?

  • Are there any quotas, additional duties or licence requirements?

  • Do you need halal, kosher or other religious certifications?

• Mandatory export documentation
  Typically, a shipment of frozen poultry meat will require:

  • Commercial invoice and packing list

  • Veterinary / health certificate from the competent Russian authority

  • Certificate of origin

  • Temperature records and possibly a cold-chain declaration

  • Any import permits or licences required by your local authorities

• Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) compliance
  Poultry plants must be approved by both Russian authorities and your destination country. Using non-approved plants can result in rejections at the border.

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Wigmore Trading can help you confirm these requirements up-front, minimise risk and coordinate with both Russian exporters and your local customs brokers.

How Wigmore Trading supports your Russian poultry supply chain

Wigmore Trading specialises in sourcing, consolidating and exporting food products into African and other emerging markets. When you work with us to export Poultry Meat from Russia, we can support you end-to-end:

• Supplier identification and vetting

  • We connect you with reputable Russian poultry producers already experienced in export.

  • We verify plant approvals, quality systems (HACCP, ISO, etc.) and performance history.

• Product selection tailored to your market

  • Matching cuts to your consumers: leg quarters and wings for QSR and street food, whole birds for retailers, MDM for processors.

  • Advising on packaging formats (bulk cartons vs consumer packs) and typical weight ranges.

• Price negotiation and contract support

  • Helping you compare offers on a like-for-like basis (specification, glazing, packing, incoterms).

  • Structuring contracts that protect both you and the supplier, including clear quality and delivery terms.

• Logistics and cold-chain management

  • Coordinating reefer containers from plant to port and onward to your destination.

  • Monitoring transit times and temperature to maintain product quality.

• Documentation & compliance

  • Ensuring all paperwork is correctly issued and aligned to your country’s import requirements.

  • Supporting you and your agents with any questions from customs or veterinary authorities.

At every stage, Wigmore Trading can help you avoid costly delays, quality claims and rejected shipments.

Managing quality and risk when you export Poultry Meat from Russia

Frozen poultry is highly sensitive to handling. Even a short break in the cold chain can damage your cargo and your reputation. Important risk-control points include:

• Strict temperature control

  • Product should be blast-frozen quickly after processing and kept at the specified core temperature.

  • Reefer containers must be pre-cooled, properly loaded and sealed, with continuous temperature monitoring.

• Correct glazing and packing

  • Over-glazing or under-glazing can both cause disputes; a clear specification avoids arguments at destination.

  • Robust cartons and correct palletisation help prevent damage and weight loss.

• Clear product specifications

  • Fat content, skin-on/skin-off, broken vs whole pieces, allowed tolerance for variation.

  • Labelling requirements in your local language, including expiry dates and storage instructions.

Wigmore Trading works with suppliers to lock all of this into your purchasing specification, so expectations are clear and you get what you paid for.

Practical steps to buy and export Poultry Meat from Russia with Wigmore Trading

If you’re ready to explore Russian poultry as a new source of supply, here’s a simple roadmap:

1. Share your requirements
   Tell Wigmore Trading your target market, preferred cuts, typical volumes and any special certifications (e.g. halal).

2. Receive curated offers
   We identify suitable Russian suppliers, request offers and send you options that match your quality and price expectations.

3. Confirm specification & contract
   Together we refine product specification, incoterms (FOB, CIF, etc.), shipment schedule and payment terms.

4. Arrange inspections and shipment
   Where needed, we can coordinate third-party inspections at loading. Wigmore Trading then organises export documentation and shipping.

5. Support at destination
   We stay available to assist you and your customs broker with any questions and help resolve issues swiftly if they arise.

Wigmore Trading can help you turn Russian poultry from an opportunity on paper into a reliable, repeatable supply line for your business.

Get in touch with our team to learn more, or contact Wigmore Trading today to streamline your sourcing.