Russian agriculture exports surge 16% this year amid huge increase in deliveries to Europe

Russia’s export of agricultural

Russia’s export of agricultural goods has increased by 16% in annual terms, reaching $16.855 billion, the country’s Agriculture Ministry reported on Wednesday.

Russian exports of fat-and-oil products in the reporting period through August 1 grew by a hefty 39% to $3.852 billion, while meat and dairy product exports surged 25%, adding $773 million to the budget. Grain remains the largest export category, bringing in $4.755 billion – a 13% increase. Exports of fish and seafood supplies also grew by 6%, to $2.93 billion.

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