Russia will cover the need for fruit and vegetable products at the expense of CIS farmers

Published 2021년 8월 18일

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Russia has relied heavily on imports of fruits, vegetables, and potatoes from countries like Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Belarus, with these countries experiencing a significant increase in their exports to Russia. Since the start of the year, Azerbaijan's exports to Russia have risen by 4.6%, Turkmenistan's by 93%, and Tajikistan's by 38%. Belarus has also seen an 11-fold increase in its exports to Russia. Among these suppliers, Azerbaijan has been the leading contributor, with a notable 114 thousand tons of tomatoes, 3.7 thousand tons of cucumbers, and various other produce provided to Russia.

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Russia meets its need for fruits, vegetables and potatoes at the expense of Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Belarus. According to the Rosselkhoznadzor, these countries have mutilated the supply of fruits and vegetables to the Russian Federation. This was reported by the National Agrarian Agency. According to the information, since the beginning of the year, exports from Azerbaijan to Russia have grown to 338.2 thousand tons, which is 4.6% more than in the same time in 2020. Exports to Russia from Turkmenistan increased by 93%: last year, the country imported 16.9 thousand tons, and this year - 32.7. Vegetables and fruits from Tajikistan were delivered by 38% more: there were 4.8 thousand tons, now - -6.7. It is clarified that a significant shortage of Russian potatoes led to two-fold exports from the CIS: if in 2020 102.2 thousand tons were imported, then in 2021 - 210.5. Deliveries from Belarus increased 11 times (94.3 thousand tons against 8.3 thousand). Azerbaijan sent ...

Source: Agrosektor