The volume of exports of Chinese fruits and vegetables to Russia via Manzhouli border crossing point (Northern China) in the first 11 months of 2014 in terms of value amounted to $135 million, that is 19.4% more than during the same period the last year. The volumes of exports of fruits and vegetables form China to Russia increased in annual terms by 27.2% to 318 thousand tons for 11 months. Manzhouli is the largest customs checkpoint on the Russian-Chinese border. It accounts for more than 60% of the total land land shipments between two countries. There are simplified customs procedure for export of vegetables and fruits to Russia.
China is developing its export of agricultural products to the Russian Federation. This year several special economic zones, specializing in fruit and vegetable exports, were created on the border with Russia.