Russia increased imports of fruits and berries by 8.3% in 10 months

By November 1, the Russian Federation imported almost 5 million tons of fruits and berries, which is 8.3% more than a year earlier (4.6 million tons), Rosselkhoznadzor reports, citing data from the VetIS system and its Argus-Fito component. In particular, citrus supplies increased by 16.8% - to 1.3 million tons from 1.1 million tons, apples and pears - by 5.7%, to 531.4 thousand tons from 502.8 thousand tons. Stone fruits (peaches, plums, cherries) were imported by 1.9% more - almost 721 thousand tons against 707.4 thousand tons a year ago. Imports of berries and other fruits increased by 29.3%, to 435.3 thousand tons from 336.6 thousand tons a year earlier. Rosselkhoznadzor ...