Russia-Africa trade reached US$35 billion in 2025 with Russian exports including grain, dairy, and poultry exports, while African agricultural imports (coffee, fruit) to Russia also surged. Key areas include agricultural goods, military contracts, and nuclear energy, with Russia actively reducing trade barriers and diversifying into the processed foods and high-tech sectors. We cover Russia-Africa trade, investment, and market entry opportunities and provide your guide to navigating the commercial landscape and forging strategic partnerships for growth in Africa’s emerging markets.
Russia’s exports of molasses rose 2.2 fold in 2025, to reach nearly US$58 million in value. In physical terms, shipments increased 28% to 555,000 tonnes, the Agroexport federal center has said. Molasses are derived from sugar beet and are used as a sweetener in numerous consumable products from beer to sauces and baking. The main […]
Russia expanded its exports of agricultural products to North Korea in 2025 with beer, rapeseed oil, and tobacco products, the Agroexport federal center has stated. Previously, these products had not been supplied to the North Korean market. In particular, beer exports amounted to around 30 tonnes worth US$20,000, rapeseed oil exports stood at over 310 […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a phone call with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, the Kremlin press service has stated, saying that they “discussed issues related to the further development of mutually beneficial cooperation in the fields of trade, economy, and investment based on the Russian-South African comprehensive strategic partnership.” In addition, the […]
Bilateral trade between Russia and Ethiopia saw significant growth during 2025, nearly tripling year-on-year to US$435 million, according to Evgeny Terekhin, the Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia. He added that coffee has also emerged as a standout product in bilateral trade. Ethiopian varieties, particularly from the Sidamo and Harar regions, are gaining popularity in Russia. Terekhin […]
Russia has begun exporting fish to Brazil, Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut has stated. Speaking during a Russian trade delegation event in Brasilia, she said, “We have begun supplying our fish to the Brazilian market. So far, the amounts are very small. We primarily see potential in pollock, cod, and herring.” Lut also noted that […]
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Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s visit to Brazil on 5 February 2026 came at a moment when both Russia and Brazil are redefining their economic and geopolitical positioning in an increasingly fragmented world. Against the backdrop of global trade disruption and Western coercive pressure on Russia, together with Latin America and the Caribbean Region’s search […]
Supplies of Russian chemical industry products to India increased 66.2% in 2025, the Russian Industry and Trade Ministry has stated, adding that “the basis of Russian exports in this quantity is mineral fertilizers—they account for 90% of supplies.” Rubber products and organic chemical products, plastic products, and inorganic chemical products are also in demand.” The […]
Russia exported agricultural products to Iraq worth US$178 million in 2025, up 2.2-fold from the previous year, while in physical terms supplies increased 2.1-fold to almost 750,000 tonnes, the Russian Agroexport federal center has said. Wheat made up the largest share in exports at almost 400,000 tonnes. More than 108,000 tonnes of barley were exported […]
Russia’s Sibagro Group plans to begin exporting pork to the North Korean market in Q1 this year, the company has announced. Based in Belgorod, near Ukraine, Sibagro has passed Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) certification and obtained the right to export meat products and offal to North Korea. Sibagro plans to expand […]
China boosted imports of chicken feet from Russia 10% year-on-year to 109,000 tons and 5% year-on-year to a value of US$327 million in 2025, according to data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC). This means that Russia became the world leader among exporters of this product to China in terms of revenue, surpassing Brazil […]
Russia has exported 19,900 tonnes of grain to Armenia via Azerbaijan since November, according to Azerbaijan’s Report news agency. The news is significant, as it illustrates that Azeri-Armenian logistics and supply chains are now operating normally after the two countries fought a war in 2023 that created significant damage. The conflict wasn’t resolved until 2024, […]
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