Mustard powder and prepared mustard market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for mustard powder and prepared mustard in Russia fluctuated in the early part of the period, reaching 21 104 t in 2018 driven by a 20% increase in prepared mustard production. However, it declined to 18 787 t by 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted logistics and supply chains, while sanctions began to affect trade flows. The market rebounded to 21 534 t in 2021 with an increase in the number of prepared mustard producers sourcing mustard powder from large mills, boosting domestic output.

A pivotal shift occurred in 2022 when the departure of import suppliers due to sanctions sharply reduced imports, prompting domestic producers to rapidly replace volumes and increase mustard powder production by 3.6%. Despite a temporary dip in market volume to 20 241 t that year, strong production growth continued, lifting the market to 26 789 t in 2023 and 29 017 t in 2024. Two full-cycle plants—VGMZ 'Sarepta' and VGZ 'Rodos'—remained key players, supplying the expanding prepared mustard segment as Russia moved toward near self-sufficiency. Production peaked at 31 502 t in 2024 before moderating to 30 734 t in 2025.

Production mustard powder and prepared mustard in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Globally, Russia ranked as the 7th largest producer of mustard powder and prepared mustard from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2018-2021

World map of production of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2018-2021

Russia's production of mustard powder and prepared mustard grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 19 366 tonnes, up 9.7% from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 17 528 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 9.0%.

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

Exports mustard powder and prepared mustard from Russia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Russia's exports of mustard powder and prepared mustard declined slightly. In 2021, exports totaled 2 406 tonnes, down 1.9% from the previous year. The peak was in 2020 at 2 452 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 17.8%. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 24.2%, averaging 7.5% per year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine were the top destinations for Russia's mustard powder and prepared mustard exports by volume. Kazakhstan accounted for 29.3% of exports, Belarus for 15.3%, and Ukraine for 10.7%, together making up 55.4% 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, K $ US

Russia's export value of mustard powder and prepared mustard increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 2 748 thousand US dollars, rising 8.2% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 27.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.3%.

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

In terms of value from 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine were the leading destinations for Russia's mustard powder and prepared mustard exports. Kazakhstan contributed 29.3% of export value, Belarus 14.4%, and Ukraine 12.8%, collectively representing 56.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports mustard powder and prepared mustard to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Russia's imports of mustard powder and prepared mustard increased significantly in 2021, reaching 4 351 tonnes, up 10.9% from 2020. The largest decline was in 2020 at 7.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 11.5%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 14.8%, averaging 4.7% per year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, France, and Germany were the primary suppliers of mustard powder and prepared mustard to Russia by volume. Poland accounted for 23.2% of imports, France for 20.0%, and Germany for 16.1%, together comprising 59.4% of total import volume.

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's import value of mustard powder and prepared mustard totaled 6 007 thousand US dollars, showing a solid increase of 17.6% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 5.7%. From 2018 to 2021, import value rose by 17.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.6%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, France, Germany, and Poland remained the key sources for Russia's mustard powder and prepared mustard imports by value. France accounted for 23.8% of import value, Germany for 21.6%, and Poland for 14.5%, jointly making up 59.9% of total import flows.

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

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