Russia increases fruit and vegetable imports

Published 2020년 12월 3일

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In the first nine months of 2020, Russia experienced a 7% increase in fruit and vegetable imports, reaching a value of $5.3 billion. The country's primary suppliers were Ecuador, Turkey, and Iran, with Ecuador seeing the largest growth in exports. Notable products imported included apples, kiwi, pistachios, peaches, cherries, greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. The decrease in imports from China, previously one of the top suppliers, was significant due to a ban on Chinese fresh apples and pears. Additionally, there has been a sharp rise in imports from South Africa and direct imports from Uzbekistan.

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Imports of fruit and vegetable products to Russia grew by 7% to $5.3 billion year-on-year in the first nine months of 2020. The three main fruit and vegetable suppliers to Russia were Ecuador, Turkey, and Iran. The most significant increase was in imports of Iranian fruit and vegetable products. The main product categories were apples, kiwi, pistachios, peaches, and cherries as well as greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. China dropped out of the top three key exporters of fruit and vegetable products to Russia due to the ban on the import of Chinese fresh apples and pears. Accordingly, imports from China ...

Source: Hortidaily