Import - Incubator

By October 2024, Russia increased the export of whey by 6% to $19 million. The main buyers are Kazakhstan (33%), Belarus (29%), and China (13%). By 2030, the shipment volume could grow to 45,000 tons.

Russia has entered the top 30 exporters of whey, with the leaders being the USA, Germany, and France.

President of Russia Putin has approved a law on stricter control over the import of agricultural products. Now the control will be carried out prior to shipment to the country. This will help reduce the risk of importing harmful plants, simplify import procedures, reduce costs, and ensure safe transportation of goods between countries.

The Ministry of Agriculture proposes to expand the list of agricultural crops, the tax on seeds of which will be reduced to 10%. It is planned to add wheat, potatoes, vegetables to the list, without replacing the crops already included in it. The goal is to support breeding and reduce seed imports.

From 08.08.2024 to 31.12.2029, the VAT rate will be reduced.

The ban on the import of agricultural products from Western countries, introduced in 2014, has been extended until the end of 2026 by the decree of the President of the Russian Federation. This decision, characterized as bold and risky, has justified itself by contributing to the development of domestic agriculture. The Russian agro-industrial complex has shown significant success and the country has become self-sufficient.

Russia's export of agricultural products remains stable, with the main markets being the EAEU, Turkey, Iran, Brazil, China, Egypt, and India. As Russia continues to develop, it is also looking towards growth in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Arab countries.

Success in the global grain market is attributed to the high quality of produce, good yields, and government support. Subsidies for the transportation of products have been extended until 2024.

Over the past 20 years, there has been noticeable growth in agriculture production in Russia, which has allowed the country to become self-sufficient and increase the export of agricultural products. Large companies successfully compete in the global market, especially in the direction of grain and oilseeds. Russian agricultural exports are stable, cooperation with other countries is actively developing, and participation in festivals and fairs contributes to increased sales.

By 2024, honey production in Russia will reach 64,000 tons, the level of the previous year. Honey consumption will increase by 3-5% per year, and exports will grow. Beekeeping in personal subsidiary plots is profitable, paying off within 1-2 seasons. Bashkortostan is a leader with 5,900 tons.

The transfer of agricultural crops in the regions of Russia affected by frost is coming to an end. It is expected to maintain the production of grains at a level of not less than 132 million tons, of which 85 million tons are wheat. Plans for the global market include supplying up to 70 million tons of grain, emphasizing the importance of domestic food security.

Ice cream export from the Irkutsk region abroad has increased by 90% in terms of value. The main markets are China and Mongolia.

LLC "Angariya" - Ice Cream Factory and LLC "SMK Ice Cream Factory" are leading with over 100 types of ice cream, using local raw materials. The popularity of the products is growing not only locally, but also beyond the region.

Russia is reducing egg prices due to imports. So far, about 330 million eggs have come from Belarus, and more will arrive from Iran, Vietnam, and Thailand. Additionally, Rosselkhoznadzor is exporting pork and by-products to China, while domestic companies are starting to produce veterinary drugs, replacing imports from Argentina and Brazil.

In Russia, there is a growing demand for the cusk-eel from the Sea of Okhotsk. Sales within the country are increasing due to its popularity in restaurants.

Successful advertising and affordable prices contribute to the development of the market, attracting both producers and consumers.

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.