Russia: Export of fats and oils from Altai Republic increased more than 3 times

In addition, supplies of wheat abroad increased by 4.5% and live animals by 28.6%. According to the Federal Customs Service of Russia, since the beginning of 2021, as of August 15, 1.5 thousand tons of fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin were supplied from the Altai Republic to other countries. This is almost 3 times more than in the same period of 2020 (then this figure was 0.6 thousand tons). Exports of wheat and meslin also increased: 4.5% more of these products were sent abroad than in the previous year (an increase from 33.1 thousand tons to 34.6 thousand tons). Exports of live animals (cattle, sheep and goats) increased by 28.6% (from 0.7 thousand tons to 0.9 thousand tons). Uzbekistan became the main importer of fats and oils: by August 15, products worth USD 2.2 million were delivered there. Also, a small share was exported to Kyrgyzstan (USD 0.1 million). Wheat in the amount of USD 7.1 million was purchased by Kazakhstan. The main volume of supplies of cattle, ...