Rabbit meat production in Russia
In 2024 Russia produced 17,593 t of rabbit meat, the 6th largest in the world (2.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 6.1%. The record was 18,719 t in 2021.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 17,593 t
- World rank
- 6 of 44
- 10-year change
- +6.1%
- Record
- 18,719 t
- 2021
Rabbit meat in Russia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.1%
- 1.3% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.12
- world 0.10
- 10-year change
- +6.1%
- world −35%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Spain | 33,927 | 4.0% |
| 5 | France | 21,365 | 2.5% |
| 6 | Russia | 17,593 | 2.1% |
| 7 | Benin | 14,850 | 1.8% |
| 8 | Algeria | 8,158 | 0.96% |
Map of world production of rabbit meat
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,593 | −4.3% |
| 2023 | 18,380 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 17,990 | −3.9% |
| 2021 | 18,719 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 18,364 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 17,948 | −2.8% |
| 2018 | 18,467 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 18,319 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 18,189 | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 17,374 | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 16,579 | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 15,993 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 15,780 | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 15,232 | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 14,429 | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 13,251 | +17% |
| 2008 | 11,280 | +11% |
| 2007 | 10,171 | +15% |
| 2006 | 8,872 | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 8,475 | −7.1% |
| 2004 | 9,125 | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 8,802 | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 8,348 | +39% |
| 2001 | 6,000 | −7.7% |
| 2000 | 6,500 | −0.7% |
| 1999 | 6,545 | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 6,235 | −3.1% |
| 1997 | 6,437 | −46% |
| 1996 | 12,000 | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 11,200 | −13% |
| 1994 | 12,900 | −19% |
| 1993 | 16,000 | −5.9% |
| 1992 | 17,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 337 t USD 1.6 m
- Importer rank
- 15 of 57
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of rabbit meat in Russia?
Russia produced 17,593 t in 2024, 2.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of rabbit meat?
Russia ranked 6th of 44 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 52.5% of the world total.
How has the production of rabbit meat in Russia changed?
It rose by 6.1% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −35% for the world. The record was 18,719 t in 2021.
Does Russia export or import meat of rabbits and hares, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Russia reported no exports and imports of 337 t (USD 1.6 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Russia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.