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Uzbekistan rises in the ranking of world exporters of fruits and vegetables

Published Jul 31, 2020

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The volume of fruit and vegetable production in Uzbekistan in 2020 will exceed 20 million tons, Fructidor.com cites the forecast of the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Italy. The continental climate of the republic, where

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there are 300 sunny days a year and fertile soil, is well suited for growing more than 350 types of fruits, vegetables, nuts and beans, herbs and melons, the harvest of which in 2019 amounted to 19.2 million tons. The ripening period for fruits and vegetables in the country lasts from March to December, which allows for some crops to get up to three harvests a year. The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Italy said that the Export Promotion Agency was created to support local producers entering foreign markets. Up to 50% of the transportation costs of manufacturers are reimbursed from the state budget. Uzbekistan exports 180 types of agricultural products to more than 80 countries around the world. The five key countries importing Uzbek fruits and vegetables include Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan. Today, exporters of Uzbekistan are increasing the volume of supplies to South Korea, the Baltic States, the countries of the Persian Gulf and Europe, in ...
Source: Fruitnews
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