Russia: Russian malt imports decline
According to the latest figures, Russia imported about 344,000 tonnes in 2005 compared to 555,000 tonnes in 2004. Analysts said that Russian malt imports are anticipated to drop to 150,000 tonnes this year. Lower Russian imports during the past two years explain most of the EU export dilemma.
The Russian malt industry of 1.4 million tonnes is not yet working at 100 % of its capacity, but most of the enterprises are running well and supply the malt demand of the dominating Russian brewing groups. They also export to Ukraine, Kazakhstan and other CIS countries