Japan has increased its import of Russian grain to a record, by almost 510%

Published 2023년 7월 21일

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Japan's imports of grains from Russia increased by 510% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period last year. However, there was a significant decline in the volume of purchases in other product categories such as vegetables, fruits, and fish. The Japanese government criticized Russia for not renewing its participation in the grain deal and blamed Moscow for any negative consequences on global food security.

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Japan's Ministry of Finance has published statistics showing that the country's imports of grains from Russia in the first six months of 2023 increased by almost 510% compared to the same period last year. At the same time, for other product categories for the period January - June 2023, in annual terms, a significant decline was recorded in the volume of purchases: vegetables - by 56.7%, fruits - by 96.8%, fish and fish products - by 23.4%. It is also specified that last month, Japanese imports of Russian grains grew by 445.2% at once compared to June 2022. Meanwhile, as RIA Novosti informs, the Government of Japan condemned Russia for its decision not to renew its participation in the grain deal and "placed full responsibility" on Moscow "for any negative consequences for food security in the world." FOR REFERENCE: ...

Source: Agrosektor