Russia significantly increased its beer exports in 2025, strengthening its footprint across neighboring markets. According to Interfax, citing the federal center Agroexport, export revenues from alcoholic beer exceeded USD 103 million last year, marking a 19% increase compared to 2024. In volume terms, shipments surpassed 190,000 tonnes (approx. 1.9 million hl).
Belarus accounted for 30% of total export revenue, while Kazakhstan ranked second with a 28% share. China followed with 10%, ahead of Kyrgyzstan at 8% and Tajikistan at 3%. Agroexport noted that figures for supplies to the Eurasian Economic Union reflect the first eleven months of 2025.
Kazakhstan in particular has become a major destination for Russian beer. As reported by The Caspian Post, Russian beer exports to Kazakhstan reached USD 33 million by year-end, up 36% year-on-year and the highest level in three years. This surge has secured Russia a dominant 60% share of Kazakhstan’s total beer imports, well ahead of Germany and Bulgaria.
Non-alcoholic beer exports also expanded. Shipments increased by 17% to around 13,000 tonnes (approx. 130,000 hl), while export revenue rose 23% to nearly USD 8 million. The leading markets for non-alcoholic beer included Belarus, Kazakhstan, Iran, the UAE and Uzbekistan.
Beyond beer, Russian food exports to Kazakhstan have grown strongly as well. Chocolate shipments rose 58% to a record USD 334.5 million, making Russia the leading chocolate supplier to the country ahead of Ukraine and the Czech Republic.
The figures underline the growing importance of export markets for Russian brewers, with Kazakhstan playing a central role in the country’s international beer trade expansion.
