Krasnodar Region targets $2.78 billion in agricultural exports for 2026

The Krasnodar Region is increasing its exports of agricultural products as part of the national project «International Cooperation and Export». By 2030, the region aims to achieve $4.01 billion in agricultural exports and to increase the share of non-resource exports to 58%. For 2026, the goal is $2.78 billion. The regional Ministry of Agriculture’s press office reports 868,400 tonnes of produce, worth $248 million, shipped abroad to date.

The spring sowing campaign has begun in the region, with approximately 1.8 million hectares allocated for spring crops in 2026, matching last year's figure. Sowing began with grain peas, with farmers next planning to plant wheat, rice, sunflowers, and sugar beets.

Sunflowers claim the largest area at 479,300 hectares, as usual. Maize is targeted for 369,500 hectares, sugar beets for 226,000 hectares, soya for around 145,000 hectares, and rice for 99,700 hectares. Additionally, 89,300 hectares have been allocated for vegetables and potatoes.

Almost 36,000 units of machinery will be deployed for field work during the current campaign. Regional authorities report that agricultural organisations in the Krasnodar Region have achieved a mechanisation level of 203.4 hp per 100 hectares, one of the highest in Russia. Sufficient stocks of fuel and lubricants have also been secured.