According to analysts of Growth Technology company, average consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables per capita fell by 19% for the past 3 years in Russia. During 2016, average consumption of fruits and berries was 52 kg, while in 2013-2014, it was 64 kg. The analysts include fruits bought in shops and markets, as well as grown in private orchards, in the total amount. The amount of fruit and berries from private orchards accounts for 68% of the total amount, but the share is going down due to urbanization of the country.
Pome fruit, and especially apples, have always been the most popular fruit in Russia. Average fresh apple consumption is 25 – 30 kg, and more than half of them are imported. In spring and early summer, the share of imported pome fruits sharply increase due to the lack of a modern storage facilities.