Even Ketchup: Belarus Is The Largest Importer Of Tomato Sauces From Russia

Russia has updated its historic record for export revenue from ketchup and other tomato sauces — these products were sold abroad for more than $47 million. The largest importer is Belarus.

According to expert estimates, in 2025 Russia supplied 28,600 tonnes of ketchup and other tomato sauces to foreign markets worth more than $47 million. Compared with 2024, exports increased by 12% in value terms, the Federal Center for Development of Agricultural Exports of the Russian Federation reported.

The top five importing countries are:

• Belarus — more than $17 million.
• Kazakhstan — more than $14 million.
• Uzbekistan — more than $3 million.
• Azerbaijan — about $2.7 million.
• Armenia — about $2.5 million.