Logistical difficulties have led to an increase in the share of imported salt on the Russian market

Published 2024년 2월 7일

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In 2023, Russia saw a 10.5% increase in edible salt production, reaching over 848 thousand tons. Despite this, the share of imported salt in the Russian market rose by 2.5 percentage points to 33.6% due to logistical issues. Delivery times from Russian Railways have tripled for both empty and loaded cars, slowing down the salt supply to customers. This has given an advantage to foreign suppliers who do not face these shipment issues, resulting in a decrease in domestic shipments by up to 50% during certain periods.

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The volume of edible salt production in Russia in 2023 increased by 10.5% compared to 2022 and exceeded 848 thousand tons. At the same time, due to logistical difficulties, the share of imported salt on the Russian market at the end of 2023 increased by 2.5 percentage points from 31.1% to 33.6%. As the editors of sfera.fm reported to Rosprodsoyuz, delivery times for both empty and loaded cars from Russian Railways have increased more than threefold, which has led to a slowdown in the supply of salt to customers. At the same time, foreign suppliers do not experience difficulties with prompt shipment of their ...

Source: Agronovosti