Russia is the largest importing country for tropical oils in the Black Sea basin

At the same time, per capita consumption of tropical oils in Russia is at the average level among other countries in the region - 7-8 kg of tropical oils and 17-18 kg of other oils per person. “In turn, Russia is a supplier of tropical oils for the countries of the customs union, as well as products of processing of tropical oils. Imports of tropical oils to Russia, excluding transit, are about 1.3 million tons, ”the expert said. Turkey deserves special attention, which has a higher level of oil consumption among the countries of the Black Sea basin. With the import share of 840 thousand tons, the consumption of oils and fats per capita is about 20 kg., Of tropical oil - 9 kg. Ukraine Despite the sufficient amount of locally produced sunflower oil, the import of tropical oils and fats in Ukraine is increasing. This is due to an increase in domestic consumption of vegetable fats, the replacement of milk fats in dairy products, and an increase in the export of processed tropical ...