Export of agricultural products from Russia for 9 months grew by almost 14%

The volume of agricultural exports from Russia for 9 months of 2020 increased by almost 14% compared to the same period in 2019 and amounted to about $ 20 billion, the press service of the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Victoria Abramchenko reported. "For 9 months of 2020, Russia exported agricultural products worth about $ 20 billion to foreign markets, which is 14% more than the value for the same period last year ($ 17.4 billion)," Abramchenko said in the message. Among the leaders - importers of Russian food - China ($ 2.8 billion), Turkey ($ 2.2 billion), the Republic of Korea ($ 1.14 billion), Kazakhstan ($ 1.14 billion), Egypt ($ 1.11 billion). According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the increase in export volumes by Russian agricultural producers testifies to the correctness of the policy chosen by the state to support the agro-industrial complex, which, first of all, made it possible to meet their own needs for food and reduce import dependence in many areas. Imports to ...