In 2025, beer exports from Russia increased by 19% compared to the previous year, amounting to 103 million dollars, reports RIA Novosti, citing data from the federal center "Agroexport".
According to preliminary calculations by analysts, Russia exported over 190 thousand tons of malt beer this year, which resulted in a 19% increase in supply volumes in monetary terms compared to 2024, as stated in the report.
The most significant importers of Russian beer were Belarus and Kazakhstan, accounting for 30% and 28% respectively. The top five also included China with 10%, Kyrgyzstan with 8%, and Tajikistan with 3% of the total supply volume.
Additionally, there is a growth in the export of Russian non-alcoholic beer: in 2025, shipments amounted to about 13 thousand tons worth nearly 8 million dollars, which is 17% more by weight and 23% more in value compared to the previous year. The main importers of this product are Belarus, Kazakhstan, Iran, the UAE, and Uzbekistan.
