Export of fruits and vegetables from Uzbekistan decreased by 1.2 times

According to official statistics, according to the results of the first two months of the year, the largest exports in the agricultural sector of Uzbekistan were recorded for the following items: grapes, pomegranate and prunes. All of these positions show strong growth. At the same time, the total volume of exports of fruits and vegetables from the Republic of Uzbekistan decreased. In January-February 2023, 11.1 thousand tons of fresh grapes worth $9.4 million, 15.5 thousand tons of dried grapes worth $14.2 million were sent to foreign consumers, Nuz.uz reports. Also, 6.2 thousand tons of pomegranates worth $6.1 million and 4.4 thousand tons of prunes worth $6.9 million were shipped. The report of the Agency of Statistics of the Republic of Uzbekistan noted that in January-February 2023, 135.6 thousand tons of fruits and vegetables were exported, compared to the same period in 2022, this figure decreased by 1.2 times, or by 28.5 thousand tons. See also: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan ...