Russian Dairy Exports Could Soar to $730 Million by 2030
The Russian dairy industry is on track for significant expansion in the global market. According to Ilya Ilyushin, head of the federal "Agroexport" center, whose forecast was presented at the international Dairy Session 2025 conference, export revenues could exceed $730 million by 2030.
At the end of 2024, dairy exports had already increased by 19%, with cheese shipments rising by 26%, milk by 39%, and dry milk by 15%. This trend suggests a potential growth of nearly 70% compared to the 2024 level.
Among the promising markets, in addition to traditional ones, Ilya Ilyushin mentioned China, Algeria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Southeast Asian countries.
A successful 2024—highlighted by significant growth in exports to China (up by 60%) and Mongolia (up by 31%)—confirms the optimistic forecast for the coming decade. Currently, Russian dairy products are supplied to 67 countries worldwide.
