With the purpose to boost meat and meat product exports and diversify product offerings, the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry has established four working groups.

In this context, key priorities are being given to stopping the spread of infectious livestock diseases, improving hygiene and sanitary regulations and standards for exporting meat and meat products, and aligning them with international practices.

By the end of 2025, Mongolia’s meat exports reached 85,624 tonnes, marking a 20% increase compared to the previous year. Export revenue rose to a record USD 345.3 million.

Of the total exports in 2025, 34,653 tonnes were horse meat and 22,528 tonnes were processed meat products. China remains Mongolia’s largest buyer, accounting for 62% of exports, while 22% went to Gulf countries such as Iran and Iraq.

Meat exports, which declined during the pandemic, have rebounded significantly in recent years. Between 2020 and 2022, exports declined by an average of 45%, reaching a low of 16,000 tonnes in 2022. Since 2023, however, they have surged, reaching 80,400 tonnes - the highest level since the pandemic.

Published Date:2026-04-24