Russia: In 2020, the export of milk whey increased 5 times

According to analysts, at present the buyers of Russian whey are mainly neighboring countries, primarily Kazakhstan. Over 10 months, 4.4 thousand tons were exported to this country (4.5 times more than the same indicator in 2019) worth $ 3.6 million (3.7 times more). Another 392 tons worth 266 thousand dollars were shipped to Uzbekistan, while in 2016-2019 supplies to this country were practically not carried out. In third place is Ukraine, which purchased 225 tons of whey (4.3 times more) for the amount of 179 thousand dollars (2.6 times more). Also, Belarus increased purchases (162 tons by 107 thousand dollars) and Kyrgyzstan (147 tons by 95 thousand dollars). World market Whey is a by-product in the production of cheese, cottage cheese and casein, but it itself has significant nutritional value. Whey contains up to half of milk solids, 95% of lactose, 20% of proteins and up to 10% of milk fat, which can be used in children's, sports and specialized nutrition, as an additive in ...