Turkey: Transport problem in the export of vegetables and fruits to Russia

In the export of fresh vegetables and fruits from the Western Mediterranean to Russia, the problem experienced on the land route is tried to be overcome by sea. Ümit Mirza Çavuşoğlu, President of the Western Mediterranean Exporters' Association (BAIB), said that with the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, there was a serious decrease in exports from the region to these countries. Stating that both countries are important markets, Çavuşoğlu said, "There has been a decrease of around 50 percent in fresh fruit and vegetable exports to Russia since the war. With Ukraine closed, the shipment of goods to Russia by land decreased. Between February 25 and March 18, 6 million 293 thousand 794 dollars were exported to Russia.” he said. Reminding that Russia has lifted the quota restriction on almost all products, Çavuşoğlu stated that the restriction has been lifted for products such as tomatoes, peppers and lemons, and they expect it to be lifted in the near future for products such as ...