Banana supplies to Russia increased by 10%

Published 2024년 4월 4일

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In the first quarter of 2024, Russia experienced a 10% increase in banana imports, reaching 424.4 thousand tons compared to the previous year's 394.3 thousand tons. According to Rosselkhoznadzor, there are no issues with banana supply, and no import restrictions are in place. Retail chains in Russia have ample banana stocks, supported by long-term contracts with suppliers, leading to a decrease in banana prices. Over the past four years, bananas have consistently been Russia's top imported fruit in both value and volume. The report also highlights the potential for increased banana supplies from countries such as India, Guatemala, the Philippines, Colombia, and Costa Rica.

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In January - March, 424.4 thousand tons of these products were imported Supplies of bananas to the Russian Federation increased by 10%, Rosselkhoznadzor reported. Thus, as of March 31, since the beginning of 2024, 424.4 thousand tons of these products were imported into our country, which is almost 1.1 times more than the level of the same period last year, when 394.3 thousand tons of bananas were supplied, the service noted . They added that, according to FSIS “Argus-Fito”, in 2023, 1.3 million tons of bananas were imported to Russia. “Rosselkhoznadzor does not record any problems in the supply of bananas to Russia from abroad. The Service did not impose any restrictions on the import of these products. Shipments are being carried out steadily, with an increase noted,” the department explained. There are no interruptions in the supply of bananas in large retail chains; the companies have enough stocks of these products, Igor Karavaev, chairman of the presidium of the Association ...

Source: Specagro