- Record exports: Russia shipped 8,500 tons of soybean flour in 2025, a new all-time high worth $4 million.
- China-led demand: China accounted for over 70% of volumes, reinforcing strong external demand for Russian soybean products.
- Capacity growth: A 70% jump over the 2014 peak highlights expanding crushing capacity and value-added processing.
- Neutral to mildly bullish sentiment: Rising exports support prices but also increase competition for raw soybean supplies in the Black Sea region.
Russia Sets New Soybean Flour Export Record
Russia achieved a record in soybean flour exports in 2025, shipping nearly 8,500 tons of fine and coarse soybean flour with a total value of $4 million. This marks a new high both in volume and export revenue for Russian soybean products, according to data from the Federal Center for Agroexport reported by Zerno On-Line.
The latest figures significantly exceed the previous peak reached in 2014, when Russia exported around 5,000 tons of soybean flour worth $3.7 million. The 2025 result reflects not only higher export volumes but also a more diversified destination profile for Russian value-added oilseed products.
Export Structure by Destination
| Year | Total Volume (tons) | Total Value (USD) | Change vs. 2014 (Volume) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5,000 | $3.7 million | – |
| 2025 | 8,500 | $4.0 million | +70% |
| Destination | Volume (tons) | Value (USD) | Share of 2025 Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6,000 | $2.7 million | ~71% |
| Belarus | 2,200 | $1.3 million | ~26% |
| Other (Serbia, Armenia, Kazakhstan) | ~300 | n/a | ~3% |
Market Analysis and Sentiment
Market Sentiment: Neutral to Mildly Bullish
The record export performance underscores Russia’s growing capacity in soybean crushing and value-added processing. A 70% increase over the 2014 high indicates that domestic processors are scaling operations and successfully placing product into key international markets, led by China and Belarus.
For Black Sea traders, this trend may tighten availability of raw soybeans as processors secure more feedstock to sustain export flows, lending mild support to regional soybean and soybean meal prices. At the same time, the widening set of destinations across Asia, CIS countries, and the Balkans points to more stable trade corridors for Russian processed soybean products, potentially reinforcing Russia’s role as a competitive supplier in the global protein feed market.
Source: Market Data
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