Key Highlights:

• An overview of India's Exports to Russia 2024-25.

• India-Russia trading accounted to $65,747,317 during April 2024 to March 2025.

• As per the India export data, machinery (HS code: 8471), pharmaceuticals (HS code: 3004) and Ceramics (HS code: 6907) are the top products India exports to Russia.

India-Russia trade relations:

The India-Russia trade relationship is rooted in the industrialisation period. The trade relations have improved through the decades, with both the nations aiming for economic growth and development. India exports multiple goods across industries, like IT, healthcare, and varied beverages.

Here are the top 10 products that India exports to Russia

 

Top 10 Products India Exports to Russia

 

1. Machinery and Mechanical Appliances

India exports machinery and mechanical appliances to Russia for its domestic infrastructure development and modernisation. With the increase of India-Russia trading, machinery and mechanical appliances ranked first among the top product list.

2. Pharmaceutical products

India has evolved as Russia’s top pharmaceutical resource with an increase in exports in the last few years. As per India export data, India's pharmaceutical exports amounted to $520,549,626 in 2024-25.

3. Ceramics

India exports varied ceramic products to Russia. Ceramic tiles play a key role in the increased trade quantities. It has helped India secure 5th position among the top exporters to Russia. Indian ceramic tiles have high demand in Russia due to their quality and competitive price globally.

4. Live Animals; Animal Products

India is known for being a large source of live animals and agriculture globally. India is the top global exporter of buffalo meat. As per India's export data, India's exports of live animals and animal products to Russia were worth $158,886,820 in 2024-25.

5. Cereals

India is the largest producer and biggest exporter of rice globally. Millet, buckwheat, canary seed, grain sorghum, and both basmati and non-basmati rice varieties are among the grains that India exports to Russia, depending on the product's quality and price.

6. Prepared Foodstuff

Russia is diversifying its food sources to meet its local demand for varied food products. India exports processed fruits, vegetables, juices, and ready-to-cook meals to Russia due to the stable partnership between India and Russia.

7. Inorganic Chemicals

Russia is among the top importers of inorganic chemicals, and India-Russia trade is expected to increase in coming years. Russia imports Indian inorganic chemicals to meet its domestic need for fertilisers and pharmaceuticals and for the industrialisation process.

 

8. Vegetable Products

India exports a significant quantity of vegetables to Russia. The list includes grapes, raisins, and dried vegetables along with onions, cabbage, garlic, and root vegetables. As per India export data, the overall export of vegetable products to Russia amounted to $75,229,407 in 2024-25.

9. Coffee, Tea, Mate and Spices

India exports turmeric, thyme, ginger, bay leaves, tea, coffee, and mate. As per India export data, Girnar Food and Beverages Pvt. Ltd. is among India's top exporters of these products to Russia.

 

10. Textiles / Made-ups / Articles of Textiles

India is a major exporter of textiles and textile goods to Russia. Russia imports textile products from India to meet its gap of domestic production, need for the latest apparels/designs and to leverage the Indian cotton market.
 

Who are the top buyers in Russia?

• Main Chain LLC
• Glenmark Impex LLC
• Party LLC
• KC Staropetrovskoe OOO
• LLC Unifrost
   

In a Nutshell

India is among the emerging trade partners of Russia. Ease of trade policies and efforts to improve geological accessibility, along with the Indian government's initiative to boost exports, aim at increasing the  India-Russia trade in upcoming years.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What food does Russia import from India?
As per India export data, Russia imports pharmaceuticals, ceramics, tea, coffee, processed food, cereals, etc., to meet its domestic demand for flavourful and diverse foods. 

2. What Indian products are in demand in Russia?
India's top five exports to Russia include pharmaceuticals, machinery, chemicals, ceramics, and animal goods. 

3. Does Russia import rice from India?
Yes, Russia imports rice from India. The variations include basmati and non-basmati, based on their quality and competitive pricing. You can also be the exporter by using the EX-IM app to reach out to verified buyers in Russia. 

4. Which companies export to Russia from India?
Companies like Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Tata Tea, and Reliance Industries are among the top Indian companies in the India-Russia trade. 

5. How many Indian companies are in Russia?
Over 150 Indian companies operate trade with Russia; their exports include pharmaceuticals, machinery, manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors.

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