Russia increased the export of agricultural products by 20.3% in January-May. A record volume of potato chips was exported during this period. Rosselkhoznadzor tightened control over compliance with China's safety standards by Russian exporters of rapeseed oil and meal. The Cabinet of Ministers tightened the ban on the export of diesel fuel.
Russian Railways will provide a discount on the transportation of grain and legume crops. Belarus became the key importer of beer from Russia in the first half of the year.