Dairy exports from Kuban witnessed a significant increase, nearly doubling in 2025
In the first half of 2025, the Krasnodar region experienced a significant surge in dairy product exports, doubling the amount shipped compared to the same period in 2024, according to a report published by Delovaya Gazeta. Yug. The Southern Interregional Department of Rosselkhoznadzor provided the data.
From January to June 2025, 2,568 tons of dairy products were exported from the region. The primary destinations for these exports were Abkhazia, Azerbaijan, China, Germany, and Uzbekistan.
Interestingly, the export of feeds and feed additives from the Krasnodar region saw a significant drop in 2025. The decrease amounted to 44.9 thousand tons, a drop of 2.7 times compared to 2024. Azerbaijan, China, and Turkey were the main recipients of the feeds exported from the region.
The slight increase in sausage exports from the Kuban region, another part of the Krasnodar region, was also reported in 2025. Specifically, 580 tons of sausages were exported, representing a 5.5% increase. The primary destinations for these sausages were Abkhazia and Azerbaijan.
Despite the decline in feed exports, the report does not mention any corresponding increase in the import of feeds and feed additives to the Krasnodar region in 2025. Additionally, the report does not provide information on the impact of the decrease in the export of feeds and feed additives on the agricultural sector of the Krasnodar region.
It's worth noting that the search results focus primarily on grain and crop productivity declines in Krasnodar Krai in 2025 due to drought, and general mentions of agricultural production challenges. However, they do not provide data on dairy product exports or their destinations. Further research or official trade/export statistics would be required to accurately answer these queries.
In conclusion, the Krasnodar region witnessed a notable increase in dairy product and sausage exports in 2025, while the export of feeds and feed additives saw a significant decline. The reasons for this decline in feed exports remain unclear.
The Krasnodar region might have seen potential opportunities in the finance sector to compensate for the decline in the feed exports industry, as a strategic adjustment going forward. Furthermore, investments in the dairy industry could be considered, given the success shown in the surge of dairy product exports in 2025.
