According to Fruit-Inform analysts, Russia’s share in the global fruit imports has reached almost 8% in terms of value and even more in terms of volume in the recent years due to rapidly increasing consumption. As Russian economy is recovering there is a trend to consume higher quality products. As of today the size of the Russian fresh, frozen and dried fruit imports is estimated at nearly US $6bn per annum.
The leading import items are citrus fruits, apples and bananas, which account altogether for 55% of all imports. Table grapes are becoming more popular during winter and spring, which provides good opportunities for suppliers from Southern Hemisphere (Chile and South Africa being key suppliers). Similar trend was noted for stone fruits, specifically for sweet cherries. Fresh stone fruits and grapes account for nearly 22% of all fruit imports already.
Source: www.freshplaza.com