Russian imports of vegetables amount to 1.4 million tons
According to experts, the reason for such plentiful supply is clear. The Russians are becoming more concerned about their diet and health, but the greenhouses are unable to provide for year-round consumption inside the country. And this trend will continue in the near future, as consumer demand for off-season tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers and herbs keeps growing every year.
Source: marketing.rbc.ru