Information for fruit and vegetables business in CIS
Russia raises raisin imports in 2012/13
The Russian Federation has increased raisin imports in the season 2012/13 after a significant fall in the previous season. Imports reached 48,000 tons, an increase of 7% year-on-year. For comparison, Russia's raisin imports in the season 2011/12 amounted just to 45,000 tons, a fall of 14% year-on-year and the lowest level over the past 5 seasons.
Iran, Afghanistan and Chile were the leaders in raisin exports to the Russian Federation. Iran's share amounted to more than a half.
We would remind you that more detailed information about Russia's fruit and vegetable imports structure and outlook will be presented at the 6th International Conference “Fruit & Vegetable Business of Russia – 2013”, which is to take place in conjunction with World Food Moscow, September 17.
More detailed information about the event is available on the web-site.
Would you have any questions regarding participation, please contact International Relations Department of Fruit-Inform:
Ievgen Kuzin
tel: +7 495 7894419 (Russia)
tel: +380 (562) 321595, ext. - 341 (Ukraine)
cell: +380 96 5836323
email: [email protected]