Exports of Russian Cheese and Curd Amount to 25 Thousand Tons Worth $132 Million This Year
According to the agency, shipments to China continue to increase: exports of frozen fish rose by 42%, rapeseed oil by 40%, and peas nearly doubled.
Significant growth is observed in the Middle East. Sunflower oil supplies to Turkey increased by more than 50%, and bran by a third. Oil exports to Iran almost tripled, and wheat supplies to Iraq increased 11 times.
The market of close partners is also active. Pork supplies to Belarus increased 1.8 times, sunflower oil by more than three times. Sugar exports to Uzbekistan rose by 37%, and supplies of sunflower oil, coffee, and tea to Kazakhstan doubled.
Strong dynamics are noted in the meat product category: pork exports rose by 47%, and poultry meat by 19%.
Demand for ready-made products is also growing. Ice cream supplies increased by 29%, pasta by 21%, cheese and curd by 16%, fermented dairy products and yogurts by 20%, ready-made meat products by 14%, beverages by 10%, and confectionery products by 9%.
According to 'Agroexport', during the period under review, Russia exported 16 thousand tons of ice cream worth $69 million. The main importers were Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Uzbekistan. External supplies of cheese and curd amounted to 25 thousand tons worth $132 million, and confectionery products amounted to 476 thousand tons worth nearly half a billion dollars.
The center also announced the start of systematic support for the export of seeds, vaccines, fertilizers, and plant protection products. Russian seeds are already undergoing varietal trials in China, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Uzbekistan, and other countries. This work will expand in 2026.
According to Ilya Ilyushin, the next task will be to maintain and increase export rates. Key priorities include optimizing logistics and its costs, ensuring stable payment channels, developing overseas warehouses, promoting Russian brands, and expanding export support services—from analytics and certification to participation in tenders and opening representative offices.
