Russia significantly reduces pear imports

According to Federal State Statistics Service of the Russian Federation, Russia imported 364,000 tons of pears in the season 2012/13, a decrease of 15% from the previous season and the lowest result over the past 4 seasons. In comparison, pear imports in the season 2011/12 reached record high 426,000 tons.

The peak of imports was registered in March-April. Argentina was the largest exporter of pears to the Russian Federation with the share of 30%. The Netherlands, Belgium, Poland and China also exported significant volumes.

Source: www.fruit-inform.com

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