Russia Increases Dairy Exports: Experts Discuss Potential for Entering World Markets
Experts predict that by 2030, dairy exports fr om Russia could exceed $730 million. The main supply destinations are Africa, India, and China, wh ere Russian yoghurts, cheeses, and milk find their consumers. However, the market remains competitive and requires significant efforts to develop.
Expert opinions: opportunities and challenges for export
Many industry experts believe that Russia has the potential to become a significant player in the global dairy market. However, this requires both competitive prices for raw materials and improved logistics and processing. Business representatives, such as Artem Filippov fr om OJSC Severnoye Moloko, draw attention to the importance of adapting products to the taste preferences of consumers in export markets.
At the same time, Alexander Polyak from IT-Moloko reminds that with the current milk deficit in Russia of 4.5 million tons, it is difficult to talk about large-scale export deliveries. Dmitry Dokin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shin-Line, agrees with him, believing that Russia can only be in demand in those markets wh ere the dairy industry is poorly developed, for example, in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Economic factors and the role of the state
Economic experts, such as Sergey Bluma from Agromilk LLC, emphasize the importance of a competitive price for raw milk. At the same time, the ruble exchange rate also plays an important role in exports: the devaluation of the national currency makes exports more attractive. However, Dmitry Dokin notes that if the ruble exchange rate falls, inflation can eat up the benefits of exports.
As for state support, opinions are divided. Artem Filippov and Olga Petukhova believe that state support is necessary to overcome barriers to certification and logistics. Dmitry Dokin, on the contrary, believes that excessive support can suppress the initiative of producers.
The Future of Russian Dairy Exports
Russia can become a significant player in the global dairy market, but this requires investment in processing, competitive pricing, and adaptation of products to the requirements of export markets. Government support can play an important role in opening up new markets, but success ultimately depends on the producers themselves and their ability to compete on the global stage.
