Russia: Imports of grain, cereals and flour to Primorye almost tripled compared to last year

In the first five months of 2022, Primorsky Krai, Russia, has noticeably increased its import of grain, cereals, and flour products, bringing in 20.8 thousand tons compared to 7.4 thousand tons during the same period last year. The region's ports have seen significant activity, with imports arriving from countries such as China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, and India. Notable recent imports include 467.1 tons of rice groats from China, 2.7 tons of rice flour from both China and Thailand, and 161 tons of sunflower seeds from China. These imports undergo strict quarantine phytosanitary control to ensure their quality and safety, adhering to the necessary import regulations.