Key Market Indicators
The country ranked number 7 in 2021, dropping from 6th in 2020. The Netherlands, Germany and France respectively were numbers 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Russia's whey exports are expected to hit around $6.2 million in 2026, up from $5.1 million in 2021. This growth of 3.2% year on year is largely in line with the 2.5% average yearly increase seen since 2001. In 2021, Russia was the 40th largest exporter in the world, narrowly overtaken by Kuwait at $5.1 million. France, Germany and the Netherlands placed 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. Whey imports to Russia are set to drop by 1.7% year on year to hit $42.7 million in 2026, down from $47.1 million in 2021. Since 2001, demand has diminished by 6.3% year on year. In 2021, Russia was the 7th largest importer, down from 6th place in 2020. The Netherlands, Germany and France were 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.
