Russian exporter: China is a potential market for Russian alfalfa exports

Alfalfa is a valuable plant crop in the leguminous family, mainly used as cattle feed. Different species of alfalfa are used as soil fertilizers, have medicinal and health benefits, are used in beekeeping or for decorative purposes. Gontari pointed out that according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China, China imports up to 2 million tons of alfalfa every year. It is predicted that the consumption growth rate of alfalfa in the next few years may reach 7-8% per year. He pointed out that China mainly Importing alfalfa from the United States and Spain. Gontari said dairy plants in China may be thousands of kilometers away from the ports where other importers ship alfalfa. Gontari said: "China prefers to import alfalfa from Russian regions close to the Russian-Chinese border, which is more convenient logistically. If feed is produced in the Russian border areas and exported to China, it will be more convenient for Chinese dairy merchants .” Gontari said ...