Exports of refined sunflower oil from Russia in MY 2019/20 increased by one third

Published Nov 18, 2020

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In the 2019/20 season, Russia experienced a significant boost in refined sunflower oil exports, with a 32% increase compared to the previous season, totaling 720 thousand tons across the Customs Union. Uzbekistan emerged as the top buyer, importing 179 thousand tons, a 14% increase from the previous season. Afghanistan's imports of Russian refined sunflower oil also saw a substantial rise, doubling to 82 thousand tons. Belarus rounded out the top three importers with a 6% increase, bringing in 68 thousand tons. However, the share of refined sunflower oil in Russia's total sunflower oil export volume decreased to 18% in the 2019/20 season, down from 21% in the previous season, due to a surge in unrefined product exports.

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According to APK-Inform news agency, the export of refined sunflower oil from Russia in the 2019/20 season increased to 720 thousand tons (including the countries of the Customs Union), which is 32% higher than the same indicator of the previous season. Uzbekistan became the leader among buyers of Russian refined oil in 2019/20 MY. In this direction, 179 thousand tons of products were shipped, which is 14% more than in the previous season. Afghanistan is on the second line of the rating, having increased purchases of Russian products by 2.5 times - up to 82 thousand tons. Belarus closes the TOP-3 countries of importers of Russian refined oil - 68 thousand tons (+ 6%). ...

Source: Apk-inform