According to the head of the Russian Federal Agricultural Export Center, Ilya Ilyukhin, the value of Russia's agricultural exports in the first half of 2026 increased by 26% year-on-year, surpassing $20 billion.
Ilyukhin stated that Russia's agricultural exports have maintained a high growth rate this year, with export value rising 26% in the first six months compared to the same period last year, exceeding a total of $20 billion.
He also detailed the export growth for specific categories: grain and legume exports grew by 43%, oils and fats products increased by 22%, fish and seafood products rose by 28%, dairy product exports climbed by 20%, confectionery and bakery products grew by 13%, and processed food exports increased by 15% year-on-year.
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