Russia has almost doubled milk exports to China in 7 months

Exports of Russian dairy products to China over the seven months of this year in monetary terms increased 1.8 times from the same period last year - up to $8 million. This data was provided in the Agroexport report by Maria Zhebit, Deputy General Director of the National Union of Milk Producers (Soyuzmoloko). She also spoke about the structure of supplies for specific types of goods. More than 40 percent of the total amount was made up of dry products such as whey and whole milk powder (WMP). Ice cream accounted for about a third of the cost. Also, some companies have begun supplying cheeses. Basically, these are still smelted, and the total volume of their exports is insignificant - around 150 tons. Zhebit named examples of specific companies such as Komos Group and EkoNiva included in the list of leaders in the Russian dairy industry. According to her, they are already opening their branches in China to increase supplies and promote their brands, including in the b2b segment. ...