The Chuvash Republic leads Russia in hay exports for the first half of 2020, shipping 440 tons worth $158.3 thousand to countries like Belgium, Germany, Poland, and Slovenia. Despite making up only a small portion of Russia's total agricultural exports, the region has seen a 10.3% increase in overall export volume over the previous year, reaching $11.8 million. The region aims to further boost its export volumes to $46 million by 2024 as part of a regional project.