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Cheese and curd market in Russia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Russian cheese and curd market demonstrated consistent growth from 2018 to 2020, with market volume increasing from 1 419 thousand tons to 1 523 thousand tons. Production rose in parallel, supporting this expansion without any specific regulatory disruptions noted in the period.

A key shift occurred from 2021 onward with the introduction of mandatory digital labeling for cheese and curd via the 'Chestny Znak' system. The labeling, launched on June 1, 2021, increased supply chain transparency and reduced illicit trade, fostering growth in legal production and market volume. The market adapted during 2022 as labeling requirements expanded to retail sales and volumetric-grade accounting were enforced, leading to a brief stabilization of volume at 1 626 thousand tons. By 2023, with full implementation of per-unit tracking, the market volume climbed to 1 717 thousand tons.

Growth continued in 2024, with the market reaching 1 770 thousand tons. By 2025, production had stabilized at approximately 1 552 thousand tons, indicating a mature phase following the regulatory integration.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Delta residuals, 2018-2025
    2. 4.1.1.2. Production, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Imports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Exports, 2018-2024
    5. 4.1.1.5. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production Russia in kind, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  2. 5.1.2. Production by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  3. 5.1.3. Structure of production by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.1.4. Dynamics of production structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  5. 5.1.5. Monthly dynamics of production, 2017-2024, K t
2. 5.2. Shipments, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of shipments in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  2. 5.2.2. Shipments by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  3. 5.2.3. Structure of shipments by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.2.4. Dynamics of shipments structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
3. 5.3. Warehouse Residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.3.1. Monthly dynamics of warehouse residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
4. 5.4. Average producer prices, 2018-2026
  1. 5.4.1. 10.51.40.110 - Cheeses are soft, $ US/t
  2. 5.4.2. 10.51.40.120 - Semi-hard cheeses, $ US/t
  3. 5.4.3. 10.51.40.130 - Hard cheeses, $ US/t
  4. 5.4.4. 10.51.40.160 - Brine cheeses, $ US/t
  5. 5.4.5. 10.51.40.170 - Processed cheeses, $ US/t
  6. 5.4.6. 10.51.40.200 - Milk-containing products with milk fat substitute produced using cheese technology, $ US/t
  7. 5.4.7. 10.51.40.310 - Cottage cheese (except grain and produced using ultrafiltration and separation) without taste components, $ US/t
5. 5.5. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.5.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.5.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.5.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cheese and curd in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia was among the world's leading producers of cheese and curd, ranking 8th globally by production volume.

Top producers of cheese and curd, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cheese and curd, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Cheese and curd production in Russia grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 1 341 thousand tons, marking a moderate increase of 6.9% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 14.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.3%	5.5%	6.9%	4.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cheese and curd from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Russia's exports of cheese and curd increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 35.4 thousand tons, up 17.1% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 49.9%, with an average annual rate of 14.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.6%	11.7%	17.1%	14.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the main buyers of Russian cheese and curd in volume terms were Kazakhstan, accounting for 47.7% of exports, Belarus with 17.1%, and Ukraine with 14.3%. Together, these three countries represented 79.1% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Russia's cheese and curd exports in value terms rose for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export value reached 126 million US dollars, a significant increase of 30.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 84.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.0%	14.6%	30.8%	22.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, the key destinations for Russian cheese and curd exports in value terms were Kazakhstan, representing 47.9% of exports, Ukraine with 18.0%, and Belarus with 15.2%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 81.1% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cheese and curd to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

Russia's imports of cheese and curd increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 323.5 thousand tons, up 4.0% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 21.3%, equating to an average annual rate of 6.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	11.8%	4.0%	6.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus was the primary source of cheese and curd imports to Russia in volume terms, accounting for 84.9% of total imports. Other countries played a much smaller role during this period.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Russia's cheese and curd imports in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import value amounted to 1 301 million US dollars, showing a modest rise of 6.4% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 34.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.3%	5.2%	6.4%	10.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2018–2021, Belarus remained the leading supplier of cheese and curd to Russia in value terms, representing 82.3% of total imports. The remaining share was distributed among various other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io