Russia increased milk exports by almost 20% in the first quarter of 2024

Published 2024년 5월 12일

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Russia has seen a significant increase in the export of dairy products in the first quarter of this year, with a 19.5% rise compared to the same period in 2022. The Ministry of Agriculture credits this increase to higher domestic milk supplies, which have grown by nearly nine percent from the previous year. The country exported dairy products to 73 countries, with new markets including Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Pakistan, and Syria. The exports primarily consisted of cheeses, cottage cheese, and fresh fermented milk products. The rise in milk production is attributed to increased productivity among livestock and the creation of modern production facilities.

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Based on the results of the first quarter (January-March) of this year, Russia increased the export of dairy products (including ice cream) by 19.5 percent compared to the same period last year. The Ministry of Agriculture reported this. The ministry also noted a similar trend last year. Then supplies of domestic milk abroad increased by almost nine percent from the 2022 level. In total, Russia last year, according to official data, imported dairy products to 73 countries of the world. According to the ministry, new markets include Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Pakistan and Syria. Most of all, cheeses, cottage cheese and fresh fermented milk products are supplied there. Note that the latter, for example, is in particular demand in all of the above countries except Hong Kong. In particular, due to historical and cultural traditions, kumys, ayran, tan and other soft milk drinks are actively consumed there. The agricultural department does not name specific volumes of supplies for the ...

Source: Rosng