Dairy exports from Kuban region observed a substantial increase, nearly doubling in the year 2025.
In the first half of 2025, the Krasnodar region, a major dairy producer in Russia, saw a significant increase in its dairy exports. According to data provided by the Southern Interregional Department of Rosselkhoznadzor, the region doubled its dairy exports compared to the same period in 2024, with 2568 tons of dairy products exported in H1 2025, up from 1230 tons in 2024.
The expansion of supply and production capacity played a key role in this increase. The Bank of Russia noted that expanding supply in dairy products contributed to slower price increases amid higher volumes available in 2025. Krasnodar, being one of Russia’s productive agricultural regions, likely increased milk and dairy output to support export growth.
Another factor contributing to the increase was a shift in agricultural focus. While wheat production and exports faced challenges in 2025 due to adverse weather, farmers shifted toward more profitable crops and livestock products like dairy. This strategic pivot improved dairy product availability for export.
The export growth particularly benefited countries in Asia and North Africa, as these markets increasingly sourced dairy and related products from Russia to fill supply gaps caused by global trade shifts. Krasnodar’s geographic position facilitates access to these regions.
The export of sausage products also showed a slight increase of 5.5%, with 580 tons exported from Kuban in 2025. The majority of the sausage products were exported to Abkhazia and Azerbaijan.
However, the export of feed and feed additives saw a significant decrease in 2025 compared to 2024, falling from 119.6 tons to 44.9 thousand tons. The main recipients of the feed exported from the Krasnodar region were Azerbaijan, China, and Turkey.
The doubling of dairy exports from Krasnodar region in H1 2025 reflects a combination of increased production capacity, regional agricultural shifts away from wheat, and strong demand from Asian and North African countries, leveraging Krasnodar's strategic geographic and productive strengths. However, specific country-by-country export data are not detailed in the available sources.
The increase in dairy exports from the Krasnodar region in 2025, as shown by the Bank of Russia, can be attributed to several factors within the industry and finance sectors. The strategic pivot made by farmers towards more profitable crops like dairy, driven by higher demand from Asian and North African markets, plays a significant role in this growth. Additionally, the expansion of milk and dairy output in Krasnodar, a productive agricultural region, has contributed to the overall boost in dairy exports.
