The poultry industry in Russia has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades. Once heavily dependent on imports, Russia has become one of the world’s largest poultry producers, achieving near self-sufficiency and emerging as a significant exporter. This success story is built on modern genetics, advanced feed technologies, and sophisticated processing equipment—all of which are showcased at Moscow’s premier industry exhibitions.
For professionals involved in poultry farming, feed production, genetics, veterinary medicine, or meat processing, understanding Moscow’s exhibition landscape is essential. The city hosts several key events that serve as vital meeting points for the entire poultry value chain, from hatchery to supermarket shelf. Here is an in-depth look at the international poultry industry exhibitions shaping the sector in the Russian capital.
The Flagship Winter Event: AGRAVIA
When discussing poultry exhibitions in Moscow, AGRAVIA stands as the largest and most comprehensive event of the year. Formerly known as AGROS, this exhibition rebranded in 2026 to reflect its expanded scope covering the entire agricultural value chain from field and farm to processing.
Dates and Venue
The 2027 edition of AGRAVIA will take place January 20–22, 2027 at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre in Moscow. The event is held annually in January, making it the first major agricultural exhibition of the year and an ideal time for producers to plan their technology investments for the coming season.
Scale and Participation
AGRAVIA has grown substantially in recent years. The 2026 edition featured 953 exhibitors from 32 countries, attracted 27,215 professional visitors from 89 Russian regions and 58 countries, and covered 57,200 square meters of exhibition space. The exhibition is organized by Agros Expo Group and has received increasing international recognition, with approximately one-third of exhibitors coming from outside Russia.
International participation in 2026 was particularly strong from China (116 companies), Belarus (45 companies), and Turkey (26 companies). Hungary participated as a national collective pavilion, while Brazil, Slovenia, and Korea made their debut appearances. This diverse international presence makes AGRAVIA a genuinely global platform for the poultry and livestock industry.
Poultry-Specific Exposition
AGRAVIA’s livestock section is specifically organized to serve poultry, pig, and cattle producers. Key poultry-relevant categories include:
- Breeding and Genetics: Day-old chicks, hatching eggs, and genetic stock from leading international and Russian breeding companies
- Housing and Feeding Equipment: Climate control systems, cage and floor housing solutions, automated feeding lines, and drinking systems
- Waste Management Solutions: Manure handling, composting, and environmental management equipment
- Livestock Facility Construction: Turnkey poultry house design and construction services
- Forage Harvesting Machinery: Equipment for producing poultry feed ingredients
Feed and Animal Health
A dedicated section of the exhibition focuses on the critical inputs for poultry production:
- Feeds, Feed Ingredients, Feed Additives, and Premixes: Complete and complementary feeds, protein concentrates, vitamin-mineral premixes, and specialty additives
- Feed Milling and Processing Equipment: Mills, mixers, pellet mills, and extrusion systems for compound feed production
- Veterinary Drugs and Vaccines: Pharmaceuticals, biologics, and preventive health products
- Veterinary Instruments and Equipment: Diagnostic tools, vaccination equipment, and treatment devices
- Disinfection and Pest Control: Biosecurity products for poultry house sanitation
Animal Protein Processing
Significant exhibition space is dedicated to processing equipment, reflecting the importance of value-added poultry products:
- Slaughtering and Primary Processing Equipment: Stunning, bleeding, scalding, plucking, and evisceration lines
- Meat and Poultry Processing Equipment: Cutting, deboning, grinding, and further processing machinery
- Equipment for Animal Protein Processing and Rendering: By-product utilization and rendering systems
The Business Program
AGRAVIA features an extensive business program that is highly relevant for poultry professionals. The 2026 edition included 147 events featuring 788 speakers, with 15 official delegations participating. Key topics covered include animal health, feed efficiency, processing technology, and export market development. The event also hosts specialized sessions organized by industry unions, including the Russian Poultry Union, which plays an active role in the exhibition’s development.
International Visitor Services
For international attendees, AGRAVIA offers dedicated services including the International Visitors’ Lounge, a comfortable space for business meetings and networking. The 2026 edition introduced an “Embassy Hour” program, enabling government-to-business meetings with representatives of foreign embassies and trade missions. Participating countries included the Kingdom of Bahrain, Mauritania, Malaysia, Thailand, Pakistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Argentina, and Saudi Arabia. A “Networking Without Borders” program facilitated meetings with business representatives from India, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Vietnam.
Why AGRAVIA Matters for Poultry Professionals
The exhibition is explicitly designed as the “entire value chain of modern agribusiness under one roof,” covering everything from genetics and feed to processing and distribution. This comprehensive approach is particularly valuable for poultry integrators who manage vertically integrated operations. For international companies, AGRAVIA offers access to Russia’s dynamic agricultural market, with the Russian government actively supporting investment in the sector through tax benefits, favorable land leases, and simplified customs procedures for BRICS countries.
The Specialized Spring Event: Meat & Poultry Industry Russia (MAP Russia)
While AGRAVIA provides comprehensive coverage of all livestock sectors, Meat & Poultry Industry Russia (MAP Russia) offers a more focused platform dedicated specifically to meat and poultry production. Formerly known as MAP & VIV Russia, this exhibition is organized by the Asti Group Exhibition Company with support from VIV worldwide, the global leader in animal production trade fairs.
Dates and Venue
The 2026 edition of Meat & Poultry Industry Russia is scheduled for May 19–21, 2026 at the Timiryazev Center in Moscow. The event is held annually and was founded in 2004, giving it more than two decades of history in the Russian market.
Industry Support
MAP Russia enjoys extraordinary levels of industry backing. The exhibition is sponsored or supported by:
- Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation
- Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor)
- Russian Poultry Union
- National Union of Pig Breeders
- National Turkey Producers Association
- Eurasian Poultry Association
- Russian Grain Union
- Russian Feed Producers Union
- Russian Union of Refrigeration Industry (RosSoyuzHolodProm)
This broad coalition of sponsors ensures that MAP Russia attracts decision-makers from every segment of the poultry industry, from farm to fork.
Exposition Focus
MAP Russia is structured around the “Feed to Meat” concept, which brings together supply and demand within the complete animal protein chain. Key exhibition categories include:
- Poultry Farming: Equipment and technology for broiler, layer, and turkey production
- Livestock Farming: General animal husbandry systems
- Milking Installations (relevant for diversified operations)
- Pig Breeding: Complementary pork production technologies
- Feed and Feeding: Complete feeds, feed ingredients, and feed milling equipment
- Veterinary Equipment: Diagnostics, treatment, and biosecurity
- Meat Processing Machinery: Slaughtering, cutting, and further processing equipment
- Poultry Processing: Specialized equipment for poultry slaughter and deboning
- Laboratory Equipment and Quality Control: Testing and food safety systems
Visitor Profile
MAP Russia attracts a highly targeted professional audience. Historical data from previous editions indicates that visitors include veterinarians, nutritionists, farm owners and managers, integrators, feed mill owners and managers, and processing plant owners and managers. The exhibition is strictly a trade-only event, ensuring that exhibitors connect with genuine buyers and decision-makers.
International Participation
As part of the VIV worldwide network, MAP Russia benefits from global reach and international standards. The exhibition has historically drawn exhibitors from across Europe and Asia, and the organizers have emphasized that the event provides “full-service at an international level for Russia” with a “reputation as the dedicated animal protein event from Feed to Meat.”
VIV International Russia Summit
A distinctive feature of MAP Russia is the concurrent VIV International Russia Summit, a conference targeting technical directors, general directors, and owners in animal protein production in Russia. The summit features participation from the Ministry of Agriculture, Rosselkhoznadzor, and various industry associations. Topics covered include improving return on technology investments, market stabilization, and production efficiency.
MAP Russia vs. AGRAVIA
For poultry professionals, the choice between AGRAVIA and MAP Russia often comes down to timing and focus. AGRAVIA (January) offers broader agricultural coverage and is the first major event of the year, ideal for setting annual procurement plans. MAP Russia (May) offers deeper specialization in meat and poultry specifically and benefits from the global VIV network. Many serious industry players attend both.
The Food Processing and Packaging Giant: AGROPRODMASH
While AGRAVIA and MAP Russia focus on production and primary processing, AGROPRODMASH addresses the downstream side of the poultry value chain: further processing, packaging, and value-added product manufacturing.
Dates and Venue
The 31st edition of AGROPRODMASH is scheduled for September 28 – October 1, 2026 at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre in Moscow. The exhibition is held annually and has been running since 1996.
Scale and Participation
AGROPRODMASH is a massive event. The exhibition covers 61,476 square meters and features approximately 925 exhibitors from 18 countries, attracting around 26,000 professional buyers. The exhibition is UFI-approved (International Exhibition Alliance certified), reflecting its global standards and professional organization.
Poultry Processing Focus
The exhibition includes dedicated sections for meat and poultry processing:
- Poultry Farming and Processing Equipment: Complete solutions for bird processing from slaughter to packaged product
- Meat and Poultry Processing: Equipment for cutting, deboning, grinding, and forming
- Sausage and Semi-Finished Product Manufacturing: Production lines for processed poultry products
- Smoking and Cooking Equipment: Thermal processing for ready-to-eat poultry products
- Cutting, Grinding, and Mincing Equipment: Size reduction and portioning technology
- Natural and Artificial Casings: Enclosures for processed meat products
- Packaging Machinery and Materials: Primary and secondary packaging solutions for poultry products
Processing Technology Depth
What distinguishes AGROPRODMASH is its depth in processing technology. While AGRAVIA and MAP Russia cover the farm and primary processing stages, AGROPRODMASH is where poultry processors find advanced solutions for further processing, value addition, and packaging. The exhibition includes machinery for:
- Thermal processing: Cooking, smoking, pasteurization
- Emulsification and homogenization: For processed products
- Filling and portioning: For sausages and formed products
- Packaging and labeling: Modified atmosphere packaging, vacuum packing, labeling systems
- Quality control and laboratory equipment: Food safety testing
International Participation
The exhibition has historically drawn participants from 18 countries, with Chinese, Turkish, and European manufacturers prominently represented. For international suppliers of poultry processing equipment, AGROPRODMASH is the essential platform for accessing the Russian market.
Market Context
AGROPRODMASH’s importance is amplified by Russia’s position as a major importer of processed meat products. Historically, Russia has imported approximately 500,000 tons of meat products annually, representing about one-third of total consumption, with low-value processed meat products particularly dependent on imports. This creates substantial opportunities for international suppliers of processing technology and packaging solutions.
The Feed and Grain Specialists: MVC EXPO
For poultry professionals focused specifically on feed production and grain handling, MVC EXPO (Russian Grain and Feed Exhibition) provides a specialized platform. While not exclusively poultry-focused, this event is critical for understanding the feed inputs that constitute the largest cost in poultry production.
Dates and Venue
The 2026 edition of MVC EXPO is scheduled for June 1, 2026 at the Central House of Artist (Krymskiy Val, 10) in Moscow. The exhibition was founded in 1996 and is organized by the Russian Feed Union and the Russian Grain Union, with support from UFI.
Scale and Participation
The exhibition features approximately 500 exhibitors from 33 countries, covers 25,000 square meters, and attracts about 35,000 professional visitors.
Poultry-Relevant Exposition
Key exhibition categories for poultry professionals include:
- Compound Feeds and Feed Ingredients: Complete feeds, protein concentrates, and specialty ingredients
- Feed Additives and Premixes: Vitamins, minerals, enzymes, probiotics, and other nutritional supplements
- Feed Milling Equipment: Mills, mixers, pellet mills, extrusion systems, and conveying equipment
- Grain Processing and Storage: Dryers, cleaners, silos, and handling systems
- Veterinary Products and Animal Health: Pharmaceuticals and biologics
- Grain Transportation and Logistics: Supply chain solutions for feed ingredients
Industry Support
MVC EXPO is supported by major industry organizations including the Russian Feed Union, the Russian Grain Union, and various international feed industry associations. This backing ensures that the exhibition attracts senior decision-makers from feed mills, integrated poultry operations, and grain trading companies.
Why Feed Professionals Attend
For poultry producers, feed represents approximately 60-70 percent of production costs. MVC EXPO is where producers source cost-effective feed ingredients, evaluate new additive technologies, and find milling equipment that improves efficiency. The exhibition also serves as a forum for understanding grain market dynamics, which directly impact poultry production economics.
Navigating the Moscow Poultry Exhibition Scene
For international professionals planning to attend these events, several practical considerations are essential.
Venue Logistics
Moscow’s poultry exhibitions are distributed across two primary venues:
- Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre: Located just outside the Moscow Ring Road, accessible via the Myakinino metro station. Hosts AGRAVIA (January) and AGROPRODMASH (September/October)
- Timiryazev Center: Located in northern Moscow, accessible via the Timiryazevskaya metro station. Hosts MAP Russia (May)
- Central House of Artist (Krymskiy Val): Located in central Moscow. Hosts MVC EXPO (June)
Annual Calendar at a Glance
For poultry professionals planning their Moscow attendance, the calendar follows a logical sequence:
- January: AGRAVIA at Crocus Expo (comprehensive livestock and poultry, first event of the year)
- May: MAP Russia at Timiryazev Center (specialized meat and poultry, VIV network)
- June: MVC EXPO at Central House of Artist (feed and grain focus)
- September/October: AGROPRODMASH at Crocus Expo (processing and packaging focus)
Registration
All major poultry exhibitions in Moscow operate on a B2B professional basis and require pre-registration. AGRAVIA offers online registration, and international visitors can access dedicated services including the International Visitors’ Lounge. MAP Russia, as a trade-only event, restricts attendance to industry professionals.
Market Dynamics
The Russian poultry market is currently characterized by several key trends visible at these exhibitions:
- Self-sufficiency achieved: Russia has largely achieved self-sufficiency in poultry meat, shifting focus from import replacement to export development
- Vertical integration: Major Russian poultry operations are highly integrated, making “full value chain” exhibitions like AGRAVIA particularly relevant
- Feed efficiency focus: With feed as the largest cost, technologies that improve feed conversion ratios are in high demand
- Processing automation: Labor shortages are driving investment in automated processing and packaging equipment
- Export orientation: Russian poultry producers are seeking export markets, creating demand for processing equipment that meets international standards
- Asian supplier presence: Chinese and Turkish equipment manufacturers have expanded their presence significantly, offering competitive alternatives to Western suppliers
Language and Communication
While major international exhibitors may have English-speaking representatives, the primary language of these events is Russian. For international exhibitors targeting Russian buyers, having printed materials in Russian and Russian-speaking staff is essential. For international visitors, engaging with Russian exhibitors may require Russian-language capabilities or an interpreter. AGRAVIA has made strides in serving international visitors, with dedicated International Visitors’ Lounge services.
Business Culture
Russian poultry exhibitions are characterized by serious, technically focused conversations. Attendees are typically production managers, veterinarians, nutritionists, or procurement professionals with specific requirements. Come prepared with detailed technical specifications, performance data, and case studies from similar climate conditions. Business cards are essential, and follow-up meetings are often scheduled during the event.
Moscow’s poultry industry exhibition landscape offers a comprehensive ecosystem for professionals across the entire value chain. AGRAVIA provides the massive winter platform covering everything from genetics and feed to processing and distribution, making it the essential event for vertically integrated producers and international companies seeking entry to the Russian market. Meat & Poultry Industry Russia (MAP Russia) delivers the specialized spring showcase dedicated specifically to meat and poultry, benefiting from the global VIV network and strong industry sponsorship. AGROPRODMASH addresses the downstream processing and packaging sector, essential for companies focused on value-added products. MVC EXPO serves the feed and grain specialists who supply the critical nutritional inputs for poultry production.
As Russia maintains its position as one of the world’s largest poultry producers and increasingly looks to export markets, these exhibitions serve as the essential gateway to a mature but still evolving industry. For genetics suppliers, feed additive manufacturers, equipment producers, and processing technology providers, a presence at these Moscow events is not merely beneficial—it is a strategic necessity for accessing the Russian and Eurasian poultry sector.
