Russia decreases dairy imports by 10% in January 2021

Published 2021년 4월 2일

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In January 2021, Russian dairy imports were down by 10% compared to the same period in 2020, with a total volume of 577 thousand tons valued at USD 202.6 million, a 25% decrease from the previous year. The National dairy Producers Union of Russia (Soyuzmoloko) reported a decline in supply for all product categories, except cheese. The main suppliers were the Republic of Belarus (75%), New Zealand (8%), Argentina (5%), Uruguay (4%), and Kyrgyzstan (2%). Belarus provided the majority of Fluid milk and cream, skimmed milk powder, whole milk powder, fermented milk products, whey powder, butter, quark, and almost all ice cream. Cheese products, however, accounted for only 14% of Belarus' supplies to Russia, with the share of cheese in the import structure increasing compared to 2020.

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Original content

In January 2021, Russian imports of dairy products appeared to be 10% lower compared to their level in 2020 for the same period and practically corresponded to the volume of imports in 2019. 577 thousand tons of dairy products worth USD 202.6 million (-25%) were imported. Such data is provided in the report by the National dairy Producers Union of Russia (Soyuzmoloko). A decline in supply was observed for all product categories, except for cheese. Figures from January 2021 show that the main external suppliers of dairy products to Russia are the Republic of Belarus (75%), New Zealand (8%), Argentina (5%), Uruguay (4%) and Kyrgyzstan (2%). Whereas the Republic of Belarus’ volume increased by 14%, all other countries decreased their supplies of dairy products to Russia by 44%. Belarus occupies a leading position in external supplies of most types of dairy products despite the steady volume of dairy imports from non-CIS countries. The Republic of Belarus supplies 86% of fluid milk ...

Source: The Cattle Site