Earlier Report Observations
The market volume for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Russia fluctuated between 545 thousand tonnes and 614 thousand tonnes from 2018 to 2024. After a slight increase to 614.5 thousand tonnes in 2019, consumption fell by 11% to a low of 545.5 thousand tonnes in 2021, then recovered strongly to 613.1 thousand tonnes in 2023 before declining again to 576.8 thousand tonnes in 2024.
Domestic production mirrored this volatility, declining from 455.6 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 428.5 thousand tonnes in 2021 before jumping by 12% to 480.6 thousand tonnes in 2022 and peaking at 506.7 thousand tonnes in 2023. This production surge was accompanied by a sharp, sustained contraction in imports, which fell from 179.0 thousand tonnes in 2019 to 123.4 thousand tonnes in 2024, and a concurrent expansion of exports, which more than tripled from 18.8 thousand tonnes to 30.6 thousand tonnes over the same period.
By 2025, production had stabilized at 478.0 thousand tonnes, indicating a consolidation of domestic output. The overall market dynamics throughout the period were characterized by a shift in trade balance, with significantly lower import dependence and growing export activity.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Delta residuals, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.2. Production, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.3. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.5. Market size, 2018-2024
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production Russia in kind, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
- 5.1.2. Production by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
- 5.1.3. Structure of production by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
- 5.1.4. Dynamics of production structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
- 5.1.5. Monthly dynamics of production, 2017-2024, K t
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5.2. Shipments, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of shipments in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
- 5.2.2. Shipments by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
- 5.2.3. Structure of shipments by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
- 5.2.4. Dynamics of shipments structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
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5.3. Warehouse Residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
- 5.3.1. Monthly dynamics of warehouse residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
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5.4. Average producer prices, 2018-2026
- 5.4.1. 10.51.22.110 - Milk (partially skimmed, whole), dry, $ US/t
- 5.4.2. 10.51.51 - Milk and cream, condensed or with added sugar or other sweetening substances, not dry, $ US/Тысяча условных банок
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5.5. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.5.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
- 5.5.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.5.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, K t
- 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, K t
- 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Russia
In kind, 2018-2021, K t
From 2018 to 2021, Russia ranked 15th globally in the production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream.
Top producers of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, 2018-2021
World map of production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, 2018-2021
Russia's production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 428.5 thousand tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 1.9% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 5.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.0%.
Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (3.2%) | (0.9%) | (1.9%) | (2.0%) |
Exports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Russia
Exports in kind, K t
Exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Russia dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export volumes stood at 16.7 thousand tonnes, showing a moderate decline of 7.0% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.9%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (1.4%) | (3.2%) | (7.0%) | (3.9%) |
From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine emerged as the primary markets for Russia's exports in kind. Kazakhstan accounted for 62.2% of exports, Belarus for 10.9%, and Ukraine for 6.7%, together making up 79.8% of total export flows.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021
Exports in value, M $ US
Russia's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in value terms grew for the third year running. In 2021, exports amounted to 27.7 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate increase of 6.1% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value rose by 16.2%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 5.1%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 3.8% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
During 2018-2021, three key markets—Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine—collectively absorbed 79.6% of Russia's total export value for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021
Imports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to Russia
Imports in kind, K t
Russia's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream fell for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 130.5 thousand tonnes, representing a 10.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports declined by 21.7%, with a CAGR of -7.8%. The peak was in 2019 at 179.0 thousand tonnes, followed by the largest drop of 18.2% in 2020, while the biggest increase of 7.4% occurred in 2019.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 7.4% | (18.2%) | (10.9%) | (7.8%) |
From 2018 to 2021, Belarus remained the dominant source for Russia's imports in kind, holding an 85.5% share of total flows, with the remainder spread across various other countries.
Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021
Imports in value, M $ US
Russia imported approximately 335.9 million US dollars worth of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in 2021, indicating a slight gain of 2.3% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import value increased by 10.2%, equating to an average annual rate of 3.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 427.8 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 23.2% in 2020 and the biggest increase of 40.4% in 2019.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 40.4% | (23.2%) | 2.3% | 3.3% |
In the 2018-2021 period, Belarus accounted for 82.0% of Russia's total import value for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, while the rest was distributed among a wide range of smaller trading partners.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021
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