Russia is importing more fruits, vegetables and nuts from Georgia

Published Mar 4, 2021

Tridge summary

In 2020, Georgia saw a significant increase in fruit and vegetable exports to Russia, reaching a record € 67 mln, a 62% increase from 2019. This increase was led by mandarin exports, which increased by 57%, followed by peaches and nectarines, plums, kakis, blueberries, cherries, and hazelnuts. However, the export of cucumbers and tomatoes to Russia fell by a third, and herbs by a quarter due to high cultivation costs and energy needs in Georgia's greenhouses. The country is also being urged by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to diversify its spice market and expand its product range.

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In 2020 there was a significant increase in imports of Georgian fruit and vegetables into Russia. Georgia made a record € 67 mln from exports of fresh vegetables, fruits and nuts to the Russian market, which is an increase of 62% compared to 2019. The chart below shows the rise and fall of Georgian exports to Russia in US dollars and percentages. Image: EastFruit The export of mandarins generated the largest revenue increase. Exports increased in one year by 57%, or € 8.3 million, to a value of € 22.3 million. The export of Georgian peaches and nectarines to Russia also increased by 49%. Plum exports experienced the strongest increase, increasing by a factor of 14 in one year! In addition, the export of kakis increased by a factor of seven. Blueberry exports quadrupled, cherries tripled and hazelnut exports doubled. The export of Georgian vegetables and greenhouse vegetables to Russia is stagnating. According to EastFruit's estimates, greenhouse cultivation costs in Georgia and ...

Source: AGF