Pakistan has secured market access for its potatoes in Russia, offering a timely opportunity to capitalize on its bumper crop and ease domestic supply pressures.
Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has approved the import of potatoes from Punjab into the Russian Federation, effective April 8, 2026, according to a statement from the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP).
The decision follows the removal of phytosanitary restrictions that had been in place since May 2025.
In the initial phase, imports have been authorized from three Pakistani exporters: M/s Chase International, M/s Zahid Kinnow Grinding & Waxing Plant, and M/s National Fruit.
Shabana Aziz, head of Pakistan’s Trade Mission in Moscow, said that more companies are expected to be registered soon.
She added that, with the support of TDAP and PHDEC, virtual B2B meetings are being organized to help Pakistani exporters take full advantage of this opportunity.
