Russia Sees Major Increase in Butter Imports from Argentina and Uruguay
Russia’s butter imports from Argentina surged by 5.6 times and from Uruguay doubled in early 2025. Belarus exclusively supplies certain dairy products, while onion and garlic imports grew significantly. The tomato supply is notably led by Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan.
The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision, known as Rosselkhoznadzor, has announced a significant increase in butter imports to Russia from Argentina and Uruguay. In the early months of 2025, imports from Argentina surged by 5.6 times to reach 2,000 tonnes, while supplies from Uruguay doubled to 1,000 tonnes compared to the previous year.
The report highlights that Belarus has played a pivotal role in dairy product imports; all ice cream, totaling 2.1 thousand tonnes since January 2025, has come from Belarus and Kazakhstan, which contributed 1.4 thousand tonnes. Additionally, all cottage cheese imports originated from Belarus, amounting to 16.6 thousand tonnes.
Notably, the imports of onions and garlic into Russia have seen remarkable growth, increasing by 2.1 times to a total of 77.8 thousand tonnes. In the tomato segment, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan led the imports, supplying 30 thousand tonnes and 28.7 thousand tonnes, respectively. Overall, Russia has imported 124.9 thousand tonnes of tomatoes since the start of the year.
In summary, Russia has witnessed a significant increase in butter imports from Argentina and Uruguay, reflecting expanding trade relations. Additionally, Belarus remains the sole supplier for various dairy products, while onion, garlic, and tomato imports have notably risen. These statistics illustrate the dynamic landscape of Russia’s agricultural import sector, showcasing the importance of international trade partnerships.
Original Source: tvbrics.com
