Not just oil and gas! 7 interesting facts you did not know about Russian exports
Miscellaneous / / December 03, 2021
1. The world loves Russian chocolate
In five years, Russia doubled increased export of chocolate products - more than 300 thousand tons per year go to other countries. Especially love domestic desserts in China. Not only well-known brands are in demand, but also artisan chocolate with fruits and nuts, refreshing bars and dragees.
In demand Russian sweets in the countries of the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Last year they actively bought Alyonka chocolates and Korovka waffles. In general, Russia supplies confectionery products to 94 countries. If supply continues to grow, we will Can overtake Switzerland and become one of the ten world suppliers of chocolate.
Russian goods are actively sold in other countries and generate income for companies. But it is difficult to understand all the intricacies of exporting. The national project “International cooperation and export». With it, you can take an educational course or get marketing support, and the specialists of the Russian Export Center will also analyze the demand for your products abroad. A digital platform has been created for entrepreneurs “
My export». It works according to the “one window” principle: on the site you can learn about all the measures of state support and fill out an application for receipt. For example, to compensate for part of the costs of participation in an international exhibition. Go out for export2. Pine nuts and berries are exported to Europe and China
Russia can to take up to 20% of the world market for organic wild plants - berries, mushrooms, nuts. Most often they are bought by China and European countries - Lithuania, Germany, Finland, Czech Republic. Pine nuts are in great demand. In China, for example, his use for cooking, added to cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements and sports nutrition. The Chinese are ready to buy not only seeds, but also cedar oil and processed products - cake, shells.
Wild berries are popular - blueberries, mountain ash, cranberries, cloudberries, sea buckthorn, lingonberries. Gradually, Ivan tea appears on the European markets. For example, products from the Leningrad region are already drink in Germany. They export natural resin shellac, oleoresin, gum - for example, Altai Territory this year doubled increased supply of this raw material. It is mainly bought in the USA, Slovenia, Poland and the UK.
3. Russian toys are appreciated abroad
Export of toys from Russia is gradually growingAnnual export value of children’s toys and games from Russia from 2011 to 2020 / Statista. In 2020, for example, it totaled nearly $ 209 million. Sector Leader think Moscow: this year the capital increased sales of toys abroad by a quarter. Moscow teddy bears and constructors are played by children in the USA, Great Britain, Italy, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan - just in 46 countries. Last year Belgium became actively interested in such purchases.
Soft toys, construction kits, tricycles and scooters, toy musical instruments are in demand abroad. Toys made in Russia are also in demand among Internet buyers. Mostly acquire characters from games, films and comics. Most often, purchases are made by residents of Canada and Australia - their orders account for half of all sales.
4. USA is the largest buyer of Russian ice cream
This year, the United States significantly increased purchases of ice cream from Russia. Most in America love ice cream in a waffle cup and "Lakomku" - this type of ice cream is similar to popsicle, but differs in the technology of applying glaze. Most often, the cold dessert is bought by immigrants from Russia, who are accustomed to a delicate creamy taste.
Russian delicacy sell in 34 more countries. Besides the USA, it is popular in China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Ukraine. Manufacturers are also entering new markets - for example, since 2015, they have established supplies to the UAE, Canada and Switzerland. In addition to classic ice cream, they try to offer customers unusual products. For example, ice cream with dandelion jam and cedar ice cream with pine cone jam.
5. Perm robots "serve" in Turkey and the UAE
Employee robots are not science fiction. Today, they successfully cope with different types of tasks. For example, police robots from Russia work in the services of Abu Dhabi. Their duties include patrolling, video surveillance and temperature measurement. The robots can speak English and Arabic and know by sight all their “colleagues” - police officers.
The Russian robot can be found at the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport. There he helps passengers find the gate and explains the rules of conduct and safety. The robot also speaks foreign languages - for example, Turkish and Spanish. And thanks to obstacle sensors, he can move freely even where many people are walking.
The robots are developed by the Perm company Promobot. In different parts of the world, they take on different tasks. For example, in the United States, a robot teacher helps students to master service robotics, and in Nigeria - participates in promotions.
6. Russian software is of interest on all continents
Russian IT business has spread almost across the globe. This year, the export of domestic software increased by 13.5% and exceeded $ 5 billion. Interested in developments17th annual RUSSOFT survey (2020). Russian software industry / RUSSOFT in the USA and Canada, Europe, neighboring countries. New markets in Africa, South and Central America and Asia are also opening up.
For example, in 2019, Kaspersky appeared an office in Rwanda to help develop business in Africa. A NtechLab presented face recognition technology targeted at countries in Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. The export of IT services as a whole is constantly increasing: last year the market grew even fasterthan before the pandemic.
7. In Europe, they use our autonomous garden beds and city farms
The Russians send abroad not only finished agricultural products, but also equipment. For example, in Kirov, city farms were developed, which allow grow fresh vegetables and herbs all year round. All thanks to hydroponics - a method of growing plants without soil. They get all the necessary nutrients from an aqueous solution.
City farms are already used in Europe, the CIS, Singapore, and Qatar. They are convenient, for example, for the owners of restaurants and cafes: you do not have to buy microgreens from suppliers, but grow your own even in winter. And in Perm came up with self-contained beds for home use. They are already being bought in Germany and Sweden. The installation allows you to harvest directly in the apartment - you can grow arugula, radishes, cherry tomatoes and strawberries.
The national project “International cooperation and export». Russian trade representatives abroad will analyze contractors, tell you what requirements the export product must meet and at which international exhibitions it can be presented. Even small businesses can get support - for representatives of small and medium-sized businesses, they provide consultations and help to find sales markets. In addition, you can apply for preferential bank financing or obtain international certificates in Russian laboratories.
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