Russia does not expect a shortage of tangerines for the New Year — Rusprodsoyuz

If imports from Turkey are reduced, the lost volumes may be replaced by supplies from other countries A shortage of tangerines in Russia is not expected for the New Year. If their imports from Turkey are reduced, the lost volumes may be replaced by supplies from other countries, Dmitry Leonov, deputy chairman of the board of the Rusprodsoyuz association, told TASS. As the expert said, Turkey is the main supplier of these citrus fruits, accounting for more than 50% of Russia's total imports. In January-June 2024, tangerine supplies from this country amounted to 207.76 thousand tons, which is 3% higher than last year's volume. "Since November, tangerines from Egypt and Morocco have also begun to enter the Russian market. “There are also tangerines from South Africa, China and other countries on the market,” Leonov added. “Tangerines are imported products that are purchased by retail chains for foreign currency under direct contracts and brought into the Russian Federation. ...