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Russia increased the export of cattle by 2.6 times and pigs by 1.5 times in 4 months

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Published May 14, 2021

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In January-April 2021, compared to the same period last year, Russia significantly increased its export of livestock, Rosselkhoznadzor reports. In particular, 8.6 thousand heads of cattle were sent to world markets, which is 2.6 times more than a year earlier (3.3 thousand). The main buyer was Kazakhstan (54% of the total). 22% of all supplies fall on Kyrgyzstan, 18% - on Uzbekistan.

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As the Rosselkhoznadzor clarifies, the export of cattle is growing every year. If in 2017 14.5 thousand heads were sent to foreign markets, then in 2020 - 37.1 thousand heads. Supplies of pigs in 4 months increased 1.5 times - up to 5.3 thousand heads. All the animals were sent to Georgia and the export of pigs has grown significantly in 2020. If in 2017 3.7 thousand heads were sent to foreign markets, then last year - 55.3 thousand heads. Rosselkhoznadzor also reported that in 2021 the Russian Federation received the right to ...
Source: Agrovesti
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