The increase in export earnings allows agricultural producers and industrial enterprises to implement investment projects, upgrade existing sites and open new lines. The article explores the trends in the development of agricultural exports in the Russian Federation on the example of the Volgograd region and the Chechen Republic. The statistical indicators of product exports for 2019-2021 given in the article in the context of industries and product groups confirm its expanding potential. Additionally, the highest growth in export earnings for such positions as the meat and dairy industry (+ 44 % per annum), grain (+ 32 %), and oil and fat products (+ 25 %) is argued. Realizing the importance of leadership in agricultural exports, the state provides financial support, the list of methods and instruments of which is given in the article. One of the conductors of financial support measures (credit guarantee and insurance) to agricultural organizations is the Russian Export Center Joint-Stock Company. This institute offers consulting and information services. The promotion of agricultural products is a component of export support. The concepts of promoting agricultural products to foreign markets have been adopted and are being implemented. It was recommended to strengthen the existing measures for state support of the dairy industry, to continue to increase the potential of financial measures: expanding the credit line, preferential insurance, providing tax benefits, guarantees, and developing grant support.