Fruit imports to Russia in January-October increased by 8.3%, including apples and pears by 5.7%

Fruit imports to Russia in January-October 2024 increased by 8.3% compared to the same period last year, including apples and pears - by 5.7%, Rosselkhoznadzor reported. "According to the Rosselkhoznadzor information system "Vetis" and its component "Argus-Fito", as of November 1, 2024, compared to the same period last year, there is an increase in the volume of imports of fruit products and berries. Thus, in general, fruit supplies to Russia from foreign countries increased by 8.3%. According to the results of 10 months of 2023, this figure was equal to 4.6 million tons, and this year almost 5 million tons. Imports of pome fruits - apples, pears increased by 5.7% and amounted to 531.4 thousand tons against 502.8 thousand tons for the corresponding period of 2023," the report says. The agency reports that citrus fruits continue to import impressive volumes. Compared to the same period last year, in 2024, imports of these fruits increased by 16.8%, to 1.3 million tons. Imports of ...