Shipping goods from Argentina to Russia
Argentina is known for premium beef and Malbec wine and is one of the world’s largest exporters of soya and grain. Buenos Aires is the main container port, and cargo for Russia sails from there with transhipment to St Petersburg or Novorossiysk; beef travels in reefer containers. Air freight from Buenos Aires via a hub such as Istanbul suits urgent consignments. The transit time depends on the connection and is confirmed in each quote.
We work for Argentine meat packers, wineries and agricultural exporters whose customers are in Russia and the CIS. We organise collection from your plant, bodega or warehouse, arrange the Argentine export formalities and veterinary or phytosanitary documents, book reefer, dry or air freight and clear the goods through Russian customs for your buyer. We accept business shipments from 50 kg (air has no weight limit) and screen every consignment against sanctions lists.
How we ship from Argentina to Russia
Air freight
From any country in 2–8 days door to door via Istanbul or Dubai, charged by volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg), no weight limit. Minimum service fee €200.
Transit times to Moscow
| Mode | Door to door |
|---|---|
| Air | 2–8 days |
What suppliers ship from Argentina to Russia
Argentine suppliers ship beef, wine, soya products and grain. Beef needs veterinary certificates and the plant must be eligible to supply Russia; wine can be imported only by a licensed importer with Russian excise stamps; soya and grain products need phytosanitary certificates.
Export formalities
The Argentine export declaration is lodged at Buenos Aires or the airport of dispatch, by your customs broker or arranged by us, and you keep a copy as proof of export. Veterinary or phytosanitary certificates are issued before loading. In Russia we clear the goods for your buyer, who pays import duty, VAT and, for wine, excise.
How it works for you as a supplier
- 1Quote within 2 hours
Send the invoice or packing list — we check the HS codes against EU sanctions lists and quote transport, export formalities and customs clearance in Russia. - 2Collection from your premises
We pick up the goods from your warehouse or factory and take them to our consolidation warehouse or load a dedicated truck. - 3Export declaration
We lodge the export declaration on your behalf and send you the MRN and the proof of exit — the basis for zero-rating VAT. - 4Delivery to your customer
Border crossing, customs clearance in Russia and delivery to your buyer’s warehouse; tracking at every stage.
Practical tips
- Confirm with your buyer that your meat plant is eligible to supply Russia.
- For wine, check that your buyer holds an alcohol import licence and has arranged excise stamps.
- Protect wine from heat on the long voyage — ask about insulated or temperature-controlled containers.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Argentina to Russia take?
Air freight is the fastest option. Sea freight from Buenos Aires runs with transhipment to St Petersburg or Novorossiysk. We confirm the time in each quote.
How do I receive payment from my Russian buyer?
Through our supplier-payment service: your customer pays an agent in Russia under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU settles your invoice by SWIFT. The commission is agreed with the buyer; payments for sanctioned goods or to listed parties are not made.
What documents are required?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the Argentine export declaration and, depending on the goods, veterinary or phytosanitary certificates or alcohol import documents.
Do you check sanctions?
Yes. We only handle goods that are not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions. HS codes and all parties are screened before cargo is accepted.