MOSCOW, June 17. /TASS/. Russia may increase exports of fish and seafood both in money and physical terms by the end of 2025, President of the All-Russian Association of Fishery Enterprises German Zverev said in an interview with TASS in the run-up to the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

"Export rates are more encouraging than last year. Last summer the fall of prices on export of the whole range of pollock products caused serious concern. This year there has been no dramatic price decline. Our export figures will improve by the end of 2025 compared with last year," he said.

Head of the Federal Agency for Fisheries Ilya Shestakov said in April that Russia’s exports of fish products surpassed 1.9 mln tons in physical terms, reaching $4.9 bln in money terms in 2024.

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) will take place on June 18-21. This year, the event will be held under the theme "Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World." Thematic zones such as the ‘Territory of Innovations’ and the national brand space ‘Buy Russian!’ will operate at the Forum.

The program includes the SME Forum, the Creative Industries Forum, the Day of the Future International Youth Economic Forum, the Drug Security Forum, and the Roscongress Urban Hub discussion platform. As part of the cultural program, the Petersburg Seasons festival will be held, and the SPIEF Sports Games will take place.

The Roscongress Foundation is the organizer of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. TASS is its information partner.