Export of halal products from Russia increased by 82% — Ministry of Agriculture

Published 2025년 5월 16일

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In 2024, Russia's halal product exports saw a significant increase of 82% from the previous year, reaching a value of $380 million, with the majority of the exports going to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iran. Other countries like Algeria, Kuwait, Jordan, and Egypt also contributed to the demand, with the exports mainly consisting of meat and meat products. The Russian Ministry of Agriculture is playing a key role in this growth, particularly in the development of Islamic banking and the acceptance of Russian halal certificates in international markets. These developments are aimed at enhancing Russia's agricultural sector and expanding its halal product market both domestically and internationally.

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In 2024, it reached $380 million. In 2024, the volume of halal product deliveries from Russia amounted to $380 million, which is 82% more than in 2023. This is mainly meat and its processed products, said First Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation Elena Fastova at the XVI International Economic Forum "Russia - Islamic World: KAZANFORUM". According to her, the leading countries importing such products are Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Iran: they accounted for 88% of the total volume of Russian exports. Other major buyers were Algeria, Kuwait, Jordan and Egypt. Fastova noted that an important area of cooperation with Islamic countries is the development of Islamic banking. In 2023, Russia adopted a special law regulating its work. These mechanisms can be used to optimize interactions with importers of halal products and further development of the agricultural sector. The Russian Ministry of Agriculture is ready to act as a reliable intermediary, organizing ...

Source: Specagro