Russia has seen a 21% increase in sausage exports over the first four months of the year, with Kazakhstan being the primary market. Other significant importers include Azerbaijan and Abkhazia, with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola being the leading non-CIS buyers. Exports to several Asian and Middle Eastern countries have also increased. Sergei Yushin, the head of the National Meat Association, believes that with the right marketing and branding, these markets could lead to record exports in 2024. However, he notes that the high import duties on finished products compared to raw materials present a challenge.