Russian exports of milk and dairy products increased by 59%

From the beginning of the year to August 8, the export of milk and dairy products from Russia amounted to 122.5 thousand tons, which is 59% more than in the same period last year, when 77 thousand tons were sent abroad, the Rosselkhoznadzor reported. The main importers of these goods were Ukraine (31.6 thousand tons), Kazakhstan (28.8 thousand tons), Azerbaijan (15.7 thousand tons), Belarus (10.9 thousand tons), Uzbekistan (3.8 thousand tons). The growth driver was milk whey, the export of which increased from 1.9 thousand tons to 8.9 thousand tons. Also, the supply of ice cream increased 2.4 times - from 5.8 thousand tons to 14 thousand tons. yoghurt, kefir added 74% - from 26.8 thousand tons to 46.6 thousand tons. Export of cottage cheese amounted to 1.65 thousand tons, which is 72% more than in the same period last year (962 tons). Shipments abroad of butter increased by 37% - from 1.85 thousand tons to 2.54 thousand tons, milk and unsweetened cream - by 28% from 18.4 thousand ...