Export of tangerines from Adjara, Georgia has halved

Published 2023년 2월 8일

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The article reports on the conclusion of the tangerine export season in Adjara, which saw a total export of approximately 15.5 thousand tons to markets including Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan. Despite the successful organization of the citrus season, which included a special headquarters to facilitate collection, sale, and provide subsidies for non-standard fruits, exports were down by more than half compared to the previous season, with the decline attributed to both a lower harvest and increased domestic demand. The Ministry of Agriculture in Adjara is implementing measures to improve citrus yield and quality, such as introducing modern garden care methods and updating citrus plant varieties.

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Export of tangerines from Adjara in the season 2022-2023 amounted to about 15.5 thousand tons, - EastFruit was informed in the Ministry of Agriculture of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara. According to the ministry, the season is almost over, and there have been no export shipments in recent days. The main export markets for Adjarian mandarin this season were Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. The ministry noted that in terms of organization, the citrus season was successful. A special headquarters worked to facilitate the collection and sale of citrus fruits, as well as to provide subsidies for non-standard fruits. About 20 enterprises were engaged in the reception and pre-export preparation of tangerines, there were no interruptions in their work or queues. Meanwhile, the export volume of tangerines this season was more than half as compared to the 2021-2022 season. (37.2 thousand tons). According to the Minister of Agriculture of Adjara, Zaza Shavadze, the decline in ...

Source: Eastfruit