In the first half of 2021, Russian agricultural exports grew by 18%

In January-June 2021 * Russia supplied to foreign markets more than 30 million tons of agricultural products worth $ 15 billion, which is $ 2.3 billion or 18% more than in the same period last year. By the middle of the year, all the main categories of agricultural goods showed positive dynamics, including the export of fat and oil products increased in annual terms by 43%, meat - by 26%, dairy products - by 25%, grain - by 19%, food and processing industry products - by 5%, fish and seafood - by 2.7%. According to the Federal Customs Service, in the first half of the year food products from Russia were exported to almost 150 countries of the world. Despite a slight decrease in purchases ($ 1.9 billion, -1.4%), following the results of 6 months, China retains its leading position. Turkey, which increased imports by 15% to $ 1.8 billion, remains in second position. South Korea is also in the top 3 buyers ($ 1.1 billion, + 50%). Grain Shipments of grain crops for 6 months of 2021 ...