An acute shortage of apples is predicted in Belarus and Russia in the new season

Published 2024년 6월 12일

Tridge summary

Spring frosts and hail have caused severe damage to apple and pear crops in Russia and Belarus, with some regions experiencing up to 70% loss in harvest. This is expected to reduce overall production by 30-35%, leading to higher apple prices by spring 2025. Importing apples to cover the shortfall is challenging due to sanctions and complex import schemes, making it costly. Russia relies on intermediaries to import apples from sanctioned countries, while imports from Serbia, Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan, and China are either expensive or insufficient. Additionally, a low global apple harvest is anticipated, further driving up prices. Consequently, apple prices in Russia and Belarus are expected to reach record highs in the upcoming season.

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Original content

EastFruit analysts note that spring frosts and hail caused significant damage to gardening in Russia and Belarus. Crops such as apples and pears were especially hard hit. In some regions, losses of up to 70% of the harvest are reported, although in the country as a whole we can talk about a decrease in production by 30-35%. At the same time, we should not forget about the decrease in product quality, which will have a direct impact on the possibility of storing products. Therefore, by the spring of 2025, apple prices in Belarus and Russia are highly likely to break all records. Even officials of the aggressor countries admit significant losses, which is uncharacteristic given the high level of censorship and mandatory hushing up of any problems. However, officials in these countries are trying to reassure the population by reporting the possibility of increasing product imports. However, the truth is that it is possible to replace losses with imports, but it will be very ...

Source: Eastfruit