During the first few months of the 2012-2013 season Russia imported only 34 500 tons of pears. Compared to the same period of last year, the volume of purchases fell by 22%.
At the same time, Argentina, being one of the main suppliers of pears to Russia, has increased its imports by 1.4% this year (about 13 500 tons). The Argentina fruit strengthened its position in the overall shopping baskets and occupied almost 40% of the total. Last year the share of Argentina as pear exporter was 22% of the Russian market.

Source: www.fruitnews.ru