Russia Sets Record for Whey Export - Over $20 Million in Eight Months of 2025
Compared to the same period in 2024, supplies increased by 45% in physical terms and by 2.3 times in value. Thus, in just eight months of 2025, Russian whey exports have almost reached the annual level of 2024.
According to foreign trade statistics, Russia has been showing steady growth in whey exports abroad over the past four years:
| Year | Export Volume, million USD | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ~13 | stable supplies to the CIS |
| 2022 | ~14 | increased interest from China |
| 2023 | 15 | expansion of export contracts |
| 2024 | 16 | record in the history of observations |
| 2025 (Jan–Aug) | 20 | +45% in volume, +130% in value |
The export figures for 2025 indicate growing demand for Russian whey both in the CIS market and in Asian countries.
The top three importing countries of whey from Russia in terms of value are:
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Belarus — the largest buyer and processor of whey for the production of concentrates and protein mixtures;
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Kazakhstan — an actively developing market for dairy and baby product ingredients;
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China — shows consistent demand for whey for the food and cosmetic industries.
