Milk albumin market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Russian milk albumin market experienced significant volatility, with its volume peaking at 4 067 tons in 2019 before declining to 3 498 tons in 2020. This initial drop was driven by rising raw material costs and sanctions-related restrictions on ingredient imports, which increased production expenses and pressured the market. A recovery to 3 829 tons in 2021 followed, primarily fueled by large-scale livestock projects announced under the state import substitution program, which spurred domestic production growth from 1 311 to 1 872 tons that year.

The market contracted sharply to 2 423 tons in 2022 and further to 2 163 tons in 2023. This downturn coincided with the arrival and sustained import of dry egg albumin, which introduced new foreign players and intensified competition for milk albumin. Although lower raw milk and egg prices reduced production costs in 2023, competitive pressure from egg albumin imports continued to dampen overall market volume. Regulatory developments also shaped the landscape, including tightened labeling and packaging rules for dairy-containing products in 2019 and the announced preparation for mandatory dairy product traceability starting in 2020.

In 2024, market volume rebounded strongly to 3 109 tons, largely due to a surge in imports to 2 109 tons. This increase occurred alongside a temporary reduction in import duties on butter, which may have eased broader dairy sector costs. Looking ahead to 2025, the regulatory framework evolved with the introduction of mandatory labeling for dairy products under the 'Chestny ZNAK' system and new rules for organic product labeling, while increased state subsidies for loans and livestock insurance aimed to improve financial access for production investments.

Production milk albumin in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Russia produced 1,872 tons of milk albumin, marking a significant increase of 42.7% compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 15.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 1,311 tons, and that year also saw the largest decline of 19.4%.

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

Exports milk albumin from Russia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 17 tons and peaked in 2018, with a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2021, milk albumin exports from Russia amounted to 42 tons, reflecting a sharp year-over-year increase of 84.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 70.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus and Kazakhstan were the main destinations for Russia's milk albumin exports in kind, while other markets individually played a smaller role.

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, K $ US

Market behavior during these years was characterized by volatility. Export volumes fell to their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2018, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 2.9 times. In 2021, Russia exported milk albumin worth 340,000 US dollars, showing a sharp year-over-year uptick of 93.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 142,000 US dollars, and the largest decline that year was 65.2%.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, Belarus and Kazakhstan remained the primary buyers of milk albumin from Russia in value terms, accounting for a combined 80.6% of total exports, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

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

Imports milk albumin to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Milk albumin imports into Russia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Russia imported 1,969 tons of milk albumin, which is 7.7% less than in 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 18.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.7%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2,560 tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 16.6%. The largest increase was in 2019, rising by 5.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the supplier portfolio for milk albumin to Russia was broad. Switzerland (15.6% of imports in kind), France (15.5%), and Norway (13.3%) together contributed 44.4% of total imports in kind, with many other countries holding smaller but notable shares.

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, K $ US

In 2021, Russia imported milk albumin worth 12,854,000 US dollars, indicating a gradual increase of 7.4% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 2.1%, equating to an average annual decline of 0.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 12,854,000 US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 15,447,000 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 16.8%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 9.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the country structure of imports in value terms remained highly diversified. France (20.4% of imports in value terms), Switzerland (14.2%), and Poland (12.7%) together accounted for 47.3% of total flows, with a long tail of smaller markets comprising the remaining 52.7%.

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

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