From January 27th to 29th, 2026, the 24th International Dairy Processing and Packaging Equipment Exhibition (Dairy Tech) was held at Crocus-Expo IEC in Moscow. As Russia's only international exhibition covering the entire dairy industry chain, it brought together over 200 exhibitors and 8,000+ professional visitors, showcasing cutting-edge solutions for dairy production, processing, packaging, and transportation.
Organized by ITE Group with support from the Russian Ministry of Agriculture and Moscow City Government, the 12,000-square-meter exhibition attracted exhibitors from 12 countries including Russia, China, Germany, and Italy. Displays covered 14 major categories—from raw milk reception to finished product sales—encompassing processing machinery, packaging equipment, quality testing instruments, and production automation systems.
Intelligentization, modularization, and greening emerged as the industry's core development keywords. Several companies showcased scalable production lines with flexible daily capacity ranging from 300 kg to 40,000 kg. New eco-friendly packaging combined with automated equipment improved efficiency while reducing energy consumption. Targeting strong Russian demand for functional dairy, exhibitors highlighted specialized technologies for probiotic yogurt and high-protein cheese production.
The exhibition hosted 15 professional forums and seminars with 107 industry experts discussing Russian dairy market trends, technology innovation, and cross-border trade cooperation. Data shows Russia's 2023 milk production reached 33.5 million tons (+3.6% YoY), with cream, cheese, and ice cream production all growing over 10%. The Russian dairy industry is in a critical modernization phase, with dependence on imported advanced equipment reaching 70%.
The Chinese delegation became a major highlight. As Russia's largest trading partner, Chinese companies attracted widespread buyer attention with cost-effective equipment and comprehensive service systems. With European and American brands withdrawing from the Russian market, Chinese modular processing equipment and automated packaging lines secured numerous on-site cooperation intentions.
The exhibition attracted professional buyers from 25 countries and 69 Russian federal subjects, including leading dairy companies and supermarket purchasing teams. Many exhibitors reported securing both immediate orders and long-term partnerships, laying foundations for expanding into Russian and Eurasian markets.
Looking ahead, Dairy Tech remains committed to driving industry technological advancement and trade cooperation. As the global dairy industry transforms toward functional, personalized, and digital directions, the next edition will continue enhancing internationalization and industry influence.
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