Russia increased imports of tea and coffee from India by a third in the first half of the year

In the first half of this year, Russia increased its purchases of tea, coffee and spices from India in monetary terms by a third compared to the same period last year. This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to data from the Indian statistical service. In total, these products were imported for a total of 62.8 million dollars. Individual purchases for June also increased by almost the same amount, by 32%, and amounted to 12.3 million. Our country imported the above-mentioned drinks most actively. For example, tea was supplied to Russia for a total of 43 million dollars, or 20.5 percent more year-on-year. The indicator for coffee increased especially sharply – more than twofold, or up to 12 million. Spices were purchased in small quantities – 3.9 million dollars. The bulk of this, about two million, was pepper. Cinnamon purchases amounted to 10 thousand dollars, nutmeg – 80 thousand. The remaining 1.9 million are other spices, including ginger, curry, turmeric and saffron. ...