Damate exported 23 thousand tons of turkey, duck, and lamb in 2024
Damate Group has summed up its export performance for 2024. Over the course of the year, the company exported a total of 23,000 tons of turkey, duck, lamb, and processed turkey products. During the reporting period, Damate increased its shipments, expanded its product range, and diversified its sales channels.
Turkey products remained the key driver of international sales: more than 19,000 tons of turkey meat, processed products, and ready-to-eat products were delivered to countries across Africa, the Persian Gulf, Asia, and the CIS.
More than half of the total volume of turkey exports was shipped to China - one of Damate’s most important markets. The company significantly ramped up deliveries to the Chinese market, becoming a leading supplier of turkey meat to the country. This growth was driven by the launch of exports from the Rostov region and the increasing demand for Damate's products. Exports also grew to markets in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia.
In 2024, Damate increased its exports of sausage products by 42% and continues to focus on developing exports of hisemi-finished, deeply processed products. This growth is the result of expanded export geography, an expanded product line, and new sales channels.
Duck exports also showed substantial growth. A key factor behind the 64% increase in shipment volumes was the start of duck meat and by-product exports to the People’s Republic of China. The Middle East and CIS countries remained attractive markets as well.
Lamb exports grew fourfold in 2024. The primary market for lamb was Iran. Considerable efforts were made to expand exports to the Middle East, particularly to Saudi Arabia.
“Our production facilities allow us to efficiently handle large-scale shipments. We are a reliable supplier for our international partners. One of our competitive advantages is the consistently high quality of our turkey, duck, and lamb, as well as compliance with Halal standards,” said Darya Lashchenko, Deputy CEO for Marketing and Sales at Damate. “Damate will continue to systematically grow its export volumes and strengthen its presence in international markets. We are not only opening new directions but also expanding our client base in long-standing partner countries by developing new sales channels and offering unique product lines.”
Damate launched its export operations in 2015. Today, Damate’s facilities are authorized to supply products to countries within the Eurasian Economic Union and to 34 other countries worldwide.
