In a significant boost to its agricultural exports, Russia has reported a remarkable increase in wine shipments to China in the first quarter of 2025. According to the Russian Ministry of Agriculture's Agroexport center, the volume of wine exported to China has reached nearly 700 tons, marking a staggering 3.2 times increase compared to the same period last year. This surge in exports is valued at approximately $1 million USD.
The first quarter figures reveal that Russia not only ramped up its wine exports to China but also saw a notable increase in overall wine shipments abroad. Over the three-month period, the country exported around 1,000 tons of wine, with China emerging as the dominant market, accounting for a substantial 72% of the total exports. Turkey followed with an 18% share.
Meanwhile, in a parallel development, Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, visited a poultry processing factory under construction in the Naryn region. This facility is set to export poultry meat to China and is part of a broader initiative involving 128 such enterprises slated for launch in 2025. The factory is expected to commence operations shortly, contributing to the growing trade relationship between Kyrgyzstan and China.
In another significant development, protocols were recently signed during the official visit of Xi Jinping, the General Secretary and President of China, to Vietnam on April 14-15, 2025. These protocols aim to enhance agricultural trade between the two nations and include important phytosanitary requirements for various products. Among the signed agreements are protocols concerning the export of chili peppers and passion fruit from Vietnam to China, as well as safety and quarantine regulations for rice bran and edible bird's nests.
China has consistently been Vietnam's largest agricultural export market. In 2024, Chinese consumers spent an impressive $4.6 billion on Vietnamese fruits and vegetables, with durian, pitaya, bananas, and jackfruit leading the list. The first three months of 2025 have already shown promising results, with fruit and vegetable exports to China reaching $521.2 million, which represents 47.8% of the total export turnover for Vietnam's fruit and vegetable sector.
Currently, Vietnam officially exports 14 types of agricultural products to China, with passion fruit and chili peppers being tested in a pilot export mode. The recent agreements bring the total number of memorandums of understanding and protocols signed regarding agricultural, forestry, and fishery products to 24. Notably, four additional protocols are expected to be signed in 2024, covering the export of frozen durian, crocodiles, edible bird's nests, and fresh coconuts.
These developments underscore the strengthening trade ties between Russia, Kyrgyzstan, and Vietnam with China, reflecting an increasing demand for agricultural products in the Chinese market. As countries seek to capitalize on this demand, the agricultural sector is poised for further growth and expansion, with exports likely to play a crucial role in bolstering their economies.
