Uzbekistan rises in the ranking of world exporters of fruits and vegetables

Published 2020년 7월 30일

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Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable production is projected to exceed 20 million tons in 2020, up from 19.2 million tons in 2019, due to a favorable climate and fertile soil. The country grows over 350 types of crops and exports to more than 80 countries. The Export Promotion Agency supports local producers, covering up to 50% of their transportation costs. Uzbekistan is implementing agricultural projects with the World Bank, FIDA, and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, and is also partnering with Italian companies for certification and logistics.

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The volume of fruit and vegetable production in Uzbekistan in 2020 will exceed 20 million tons, Fructidor.com cites the forecast of the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Italy. The continental climate of the republic, where there are 300 sunny days a year and fertile soil, is well suited for growing more than 350 types of fruits, vegetables, nuts and beans, herbs and melons, the harvest of which in 2019 amounted to 19.2 million tons. The ripening period for fruits and vegetables in the country lasts from March to December, which allows for some crops to get up to three harvests a year. The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Italy said that the Export Promotion Agency was created to support local producers entering foreign markets. Up to 50% of the transportation costs of manufacturers are reimbursed from the state budget. Uzbekistan exports 180 types of agricultural products to more than 80 countries around the world. The five key countries importing Uzbek fruits and ...

Source: Fruitnews