In the first half of 2021, Russia experienced a significant surge in agricultural exports, with ice cream leading the charge with a 38% increase compared to the previous year, reaching a value of $ 47 million. Russian chocolate also performed well, entering the top ten most exported products with a 23% rise, totaling $ 340 million. Additionally, there was strong growth in exports of carbonated drinks, sugar confectionery, fruit juices, and jams, jellies, and marmalades. Overall, agricultural exports rose by 20% to $ 15.5 billion, driven by increases in sunflower oil, wheat, and meslin exports. Meat exports also saw growth, with cattle meat up by 3.8 times and pork by 50%.