Exports of meat and dairy products from the Russian Federation increased in the first half of the year

In the first half of 2024, Russia has experienced a notable increase in its agricultural exports across a range of products. Meat and dairy exports saw growth, with pork and dairy supplies doubling, and meat and poultry by-products increasing by 172.4 thousand tons. The export of live animals also rose by 174.1 thousand tons. Additionally, there was a 1.3-fold increase in the supply of vegetables, root crops, and tubers, led by potatoes, with the main buyers being Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Azerbaijan. Fruit and nut exports also saw a slight increase. Fish and seafood exports to China, the largest consumer, reached a historical maximum of 1.29 million tons, with a 10% increase in Far Eastern crab exports to China, totaling over 12.5 thousand tons.

Potato supplies also increased Based on the results of the first half of the year, Russia increased the volume of exports of meat and dairy products, as well as potatoes, Rosselkhoznadzor reported. According to the VetIS and Argus-Fito information systems, supplies of meat and poultry by-products abroad amounted to 172.4 thousand tons; pork - 92.1 thousand tons; food by-products of small and large livestock, pigs - 29.1 thousand tons; finished meat products - 41.5 thousand tons; beef - more than 19 thousand tons. Export of live animals amounted to 174.1 thousand tons. The volume of supplies of dairy products increased 1.2 times, reaching 92 thousand tons; milk, dry and condensed cream - 1.3 times, up to 15.2 thousand tons. There is also an increase in the supply of uncondensed cream and cheese. The export of vegetables, root crops and tubers increased 1.3 times and amounted to 288.7 thousand tons. The main buyers were Kazakhstan (165.9 thousand tons), Belarus (46.5 thousand tons) ...