Russia: Potato exports increased in the first quarter

Potato exports in the first quarter of 2024 increased 1.8 times compared to the same period last year, Rosselkhoznadzor said in a statement. According to the department, supplies of other root crops (carrots, beets, etc.) have doubled, and pome fruits (apples, pears, etc.) have increased by 3.4 times. There is also an increase in the export of onions and garlic abroad by 2.2 times. Supply volumes have not been specified. Executive Director of the Potato Union Alexey Krasilnikov told Agroinvestor that as of March 1, the balance of potatoes from the 2023 harvest at large agricultural enterprises was at the level of 140% compared to the same period last year. This is one of the reasons for the growth in exports. The second reason is the fairly low prices for Russian potatoes. “We have two channels for removing residues from the domestic market: export and processing, which we are gradually increasing. Against the backdrop of recent events, this process is complicated in terms of ...