Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Russian spirits' export to India surges
Russian spirits' exports to India have grown a lot in the first 10 months of 2025.
They sent about 520 tonnes of vodka, gin, whiskey, and liqueurs worth USD 900,000.
This is three times more in weight and four times more in money than the same time last year.
Vodka was the main type of alcohol sent.
India is not the biggest buyer, but it is growing fast.
Other big buyers include Kazakhstan, Georgia, China, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Belarus.
Russian spirits' exports to India have nearly quadrupled in the first 10 months of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
Approximately 520 tonnes of spirits, including vodka, gin, whiskey, and liqueurs, worth USD 900,000 were shipped to India.
Vodka was the main driver of exports, with shipments worth approximately USD 760,000.
India ranked 14th among the largest importers of Russian spirits, with a 1.3% share in tonnes and 1.4-1.5% in revenue.
Other major importers of Russian spirits include Kazakhstan, Georgia, China, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Belarus.
- Who
- Russian spirits producers
- What
- Exports of vodka, gin, whiskey, and liqueurs to India
- When
- First 10 months of 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- India is an attractive emerging market for Russian exporters
- Export Volume
- 520 tonnes
- Export Value
- USD 900,000
- Main Driver
- Vodka
- Vodka Export Value
- USD 760,000
- India's Rank
- 14th
- India's Share in Tonnes
- 1.3%
- India's Share in Revenue
- 1.4-1.5%
