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In 2023, a number of CIS countries banned the export of onions

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Uzbekistan
Published Feb 4, 2023

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In this regard, a shortage of onions in Russia is not expected. To meet domestic demand and stabilize domestic prices, a number of CIS member states at the beginning of 2023 introduced a ban on the export of certain types of vegetables. The introduction of the measure was due to the death of part of the crop and the freezing of stocks of products in these countries due to severe cold and temperature fluctuations. In particular, the following countries have introduced bans. Kazakhstan In the week of January 23-29, 2023, domestic onion prices in this country increased by 5.5%. On January 28, 2023, a ban was introduced on the export of onions from the territory of Kazakhstan for a period of 3 months - territorial inspections suspended the issuance of phytosanitary certificates for export. At the same time, batches of onions with phytosanitary certificates issued before January 28, which did not have time to cross the border before that day, were returned. At the same time, it is noted that there is no shortage of onions on the market due to its stocks of 150 thousand tons, which should be enough until April.

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Due to this, onion shortage is not expected in Russia To meet domestic demand and stabilize domestic prices, a number of CIS member states at the beginning of 2023 introduced a ban on the export of certain types of vegetables. The introduction of the measure was due to the loss of part of the crop and the freezing of stocks of products in these countries due to severe cold and temperature fluctuations. In particular, the following countries have introduced bans. Kazakhstan In the week of January 23-29, 2023, domestic onion prices in this country increased by 5.5%. From January 28, 2023, a ban was introduced on the export of onions from the territory of Kazakhstan for a period of 3 months - territorial inspections suspended the issuance of phytosanitary certificates for export. At the same time, batches of onions with phytosanitary certificates issued before January 28, which did not have time to cross the border until that day, were returned. At the same time, it is noted that ...
Source: Specagro
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