Russia: Export of dairy products in Moscow in 2021 grew by almost 55%

"So, in comparison with the first half of 2019, exports in monetary terms increased by 119.4% - more than doubled, from $ 8.69 million to $ 19.07 million in January-June 2021. At the same time, the share of Moscow in total Russian exports grew from 8% in 2019 to 12.6% this year, "said Moscow Deputy Mayor for Economic Policy and Property and Land Relations Vladimir Efimov, whose words are quoted in the message. It is noted that Moscow dairy producers from January to June exported mainly cheeses and cottage cheese. These products were sent abroad in the amount of US $ 7.77 million, which is 78.3% higher than in the first half of 2020 and more than 3.5 times in 2019. In addition, Moscow sold fermented milk products, including yoghurts, to foreign buyers for $ 6.12 million, which is 66.3% more compared to the same period last year and 114.2% more in 2019. Also, milk and cream of the capital's production were sent abroad for $ 2.47 million. "25 countries became the buyers ...