Russia has reduced fish exports by 13% in eight months

Published 2024년 9월 17일

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Russia's fish exports were down by 13% in the first eight months of 2024 compared to the same period in the previous year, totaling around 1.1 million tons. The exports are distributed to over 70 countries, with four new countries, including Namibia, Syria, Mexico, and Kuwait, having been added since 2022. China and the Republic of Korea were the main importers, with their imports decreasing by 4% and 33% respectively. The Netherlands also continues to import Russian fish products, albeit in smaller volumes. Nearly half of the exports consist of pollock, and most of the shipments are transported by water. The Russian agricultural watchdog is working on gaining access to India, Pakistan, and South Africa.

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Moscow. September 17. INTERFAX.RU - Russia exported about 1.1 million tons of fish products in January-August 2024, which is 13% less than in the same period last year, said Artem Daushev, assistant to the head of Rosselkhoznadzor, at the international fishery forum in St. Petersburg. According to him, in total, Russian fish products have access to more than 70 countries around the world, with deliveries actually going to 51 countries. "Since 2022, we have gained access to nine new countries, and since the previous forum, since September 2023, we have gained access to four new countries - Namibia, Syria, Mexico and Kuwait," he said. As Daushev noted, the bulk of deliveries this year went to China - 629 thousand tons "with a slight decrease." A year ago, exports amounted to 670 thousand tons. Supplies to the Republic of Korea also decreased - to 247 thousand tons from 365 thousand tons a year earlier. "And despite the fact that the EU is an unfriendly union, the Netherlands ...

Source: Interfax