Although 7,000 hectares are dedicated to fruits and berries in Mongolia, it only accounts for 3% of domestic needs. "97% of the fruits available is imported and $50 million to $60 million are spent annually," Mongolian National Association of Fruits and Berries said.
Last year, the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry emphasized that over 40,000 tons of fruits and berries were imported. About 40 domestic factories and workshops harvest 2,000 to 5,000 tons of fruits and berries annually, and about 2,500 tons are sold manually.
Domestically grown fruits and berries are of higher quality than imported products, so the price is higher. The Mongolian National Association of Fruits and Berries points out that this has a negative impact on sales, and that there are few opportunities for factories to work at full capacity.
Source: akipress.com
