In 2019, South American countries, excluding the CIS countries, contributed significantly to Russia's dairy supply, accounting for 51.4% in volume and 53% in monetary terms. Argentina led the imports with 31,917 tons, followed by Uruguay with 29,232 tons. Cheese, particularly mozzarella, was the dominant product from Argentina, while Uruguay's imports were more diverse, including 34% butter and 47% milk powder. Chile's imports were primarily parmesan and gouda cheeses, and Paraguay's main exports to Russia were milk powder and butter. Colombia also contributed with 700 tons of dairy products, predominantly milk powder and butter.