Banana prices down in Russia
Russia is a big importer of bananas. Most bananas come from Ecuador. In the coming months, according to Michael, Russians will consume about 1.3/1.4 million boxes (19.4 kg per box= 25 000 000 kg / 27 000 000 kg) of bananas per week.
In summer and autumn when fresh local fruits and vegetables are available on the market, the demand for bananas is small, but it grows towards the New Year, as the seasonal fruit and veg gradually disappears. “As the very popular Moroccan mandarin arrives on the market, bananas will become surplus to requirement,” - says Mr. Slastenin. Traditionally high seasonal demand for bananas is January, February, March. During this period, customers are most likely to buy bananas as they are relatively cheap compared to other imported fruit such as apples and pears.
Despite growing demand towards winter, banana prices will relatively remain stable as there is no shortage of supply” – Mikhail is convinced.
For more information:
Mikhail Slastenin
Akhmed Fruit Company
Tel: +7 921 306 32 18
www.akhmedfruit.ru