Export - Incubator

Deputies of the State Duma supported the bill on transferring the rights to create a registry of livestock breeders to the Ministry of Agriculture to protect against epidemics. Previously, a similar measure was in place in Russia until 2008.

In Mexico, the structure of the fishery product market has changed due to the pandemic, providing new opportunities for exporters. Russia can compete, but it will be challenging.

Mexico has increased its exports and imports of agricultural products. Russian exporters have a favorable moment to explore new markets, including Mexico.

By 2030, the production volume of fat-and-oil products in Russia will increase to 16.1 million tons, with exports growing by 16% to 11.1 million tons. The fat-and-oil industry will continue to develop actively and remain a driving force for the growth of agro-exports. The Ministry of Agriculture extends preferential lending for exporters until June 2024.

The export of Russian barley to China increased by more than 13 times in 2024, reaching over 180 thousand tons in two months. According to forecasts, by 2030 it will reach 1 million tons per year, with the amount of supplies exceeding $200 million. Further market expansion is planned.

The USA, EU, Argentina, Canada, and China are the leaders in alfalfa production. Russia plans to increase its exports to 100-120 thousand tons per year by 2030. Currently, alfalfa plantings cover 550 thousand hectares, and processing is developing in the Tyumen Region, Novosibirsk, and other regions.

Russian farmers have increased exports of vegetables, fruits, meat, and dairy products. The export of root vegetables has doubled, while the export of seeded fruits has increased by 3.4 times. Meat supplies have also increased, especially of large horned cattle. The export of dairy products has also increased, including to Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.

The GOST R 70402-2024 standard will improve the quality of certification of halal products in Russia, help manufacturers enter the international market, and increase exports. The implementation of the standard will ensure the Muslim population the quality and compliance of products with Islamic norms, as well as create new opportunities for the industry and strengthen the economy of Russia.

The Ministry of Agriculture will not cancel the export duty on grain, but is ready to make adjustments. Patrushev confirmed the desire to reduce the financial burden on producers, reported plans to supply fuel for agricultural work, and emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to increase production by 2030. Furthermore, the government has extended the "Agricultural Products Export" project to promote the export of agricultural products.

Three Russian companies have been granted permission to export pork to China starting from February 2024. Rusagro plans to begin shipments in March, Miratorg and Velikoluksky meat processing plant are also ready for export. This event is seen as a significant achievement for the Russian government and has the potential to create additional job opportunities.

Russia has taken the fourth place in the world in terms of agricultural exports, with revenue reaching 43.5 billion dollars. Putin noted that such results are unique for the country. The recent years have been characterized by an increase in food production and a reduction in dependence on imports.

In the Amur region and Primorsky Krai, new objects of agricultural infrastructure are planned: an elevator, a grain terminal, a plant for processing soybeans and rapeseed. The creation of a Russian-Chinese agro-park is also in the plans. The complexes are planned to be completed by 2027.

Export prices for sunflower oil remain low. Price growth is not expected due to high supply and high reserves in Russia. World prices for sunflower oil fluctuate between 750 and 780 dollars per ton. Oil exports have increased by 17.9%, with Russia leading in food exports.