Russian food market research

New Zealand increased export volumes of apples to the Russian market

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New Zealand increased exports of apples to Russia by 20% compared to the same period of last year in July-September of the current year, up to more than 2 thousand tons.
The annual volumes of apples supplies from New Zealand to the Russian market make about 3.8 thousand tons averagely, with an average gross yield in New Zealand equal to 458 thousand tons / year (for the past 5 years).

The share of apples supplies from New Zealand to Russia was 0.4% in season 2011-2012, which is slightly higher than a year earlier.

It should be noted that the biggest amount of New Zealand exports to Russia was registered in season 2008-2009 (more than 4.6 thousand tons).

Source: www.fruitnews.ru

Germany reduced the volume of pear supplies to Russia

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The supplies of pears from Germany to Russia fell by more than 2 times compared with the previous year and amounted to 2.4 thousand tons in the III quarter of this year.

According to Rosstat, in season 2011-2012 Germany exported to Russia about 13.4 thousand tons of pears, which is almost 46% lower than a year earlier. At the same time the share of supply of pears from Germany to the Russian market also declined – with more than 5% in 2011 to about 3% in 2012.
It is worth noting that, according to forecasts of WAPA, gross harvest of pears in Germany in the current year will reduce by 19% compared to last year and will be about 38 thousand tons.

Source: www.fruitnews.ru

Apples from Poland are getting more expensive in Russia

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Growth of prices for Polish apples has been registered in Russia. Today, apples from Poland are offered at wholesale prices equal to 24-26 rub/kg (0,59-0,64 €/kg), which is almost 15% higher than at the beginning of last week. Wholesale companies report that the price increase is initiated by manufacturers from Poland, who are now holding back the sales of winter varieties of high-quality apples.

At the same time, the market participants believe that the positive trend in prices may increase because in addition to Polish farmers the local producers also hold back the prices. The Russian farms are not ready to make the apple cheaper than 22-25 rub/kg (0,54-0,62 € /kg). Lower priced sales are mainly performed by the farmers who have no place to store the apples or are in great need of funding.

Source: www.fruitnews.ru

Favorite Russians’ exotic fruit

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The Russian websitе Fruitnews.ru conducted a research which exotic products the Russian customers buy at least once a month. And the results were as follows:

–    Avocado – 27%;
–    Mango – 17%;
–    Pineapple – 22%;
–    Lychee – 3%;
–    Feijoa – 2%;
–    Papaya – 5%;
–    Passion fruit – 3%;
–    Kiwi – 14%;
–    Coconut – 6%;
–    Other – 1%.

Source: www.fruitnews.ru

Half of the apple yield in Russia is processed

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More than 50% of the total yield of apples in Russia is processed. According to the  company “APK-Inform: Vegetables and Fruits”, during the last two years Russian companies stocked at least 700-750 thousand tons of apples. The experts note that over the past 4 years the volume of apples processing increased by almost 35%, reflecting primarily an increase in consumption of apple juice in the country. Another proof that Russians use more apple juice, is the positive dynamics of apple concentrate imports, while reducing exports.

Back in 2008, the volume of apple concentrate imports in Russia was only 67 thousand tons, while Russian companies produced no more than 500 thousand tons of own material. In 2011, imports of concentrate raised up to 94 thousand tons, while the amount of apples’ processing increased up to 750 thousand tons. Russian exports of concentrate decreased by almost 1.5 times for the last 4 years. The experts of “APK-Inform: Vegetables and Fruits” believe that due to a good apple harvest and relatively high prices the Russian companies will process a record volume of 855 thousand tons of apples.

Source: www.fruitnews.ru

Import of pears in Russia continues to lower

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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

Apple market is full with autumn apples

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Producers from the southern regions of the Russian Federation have started to sell winter apples at extremely low prices. The reason for this is the surplus of autumn apples in the market, both of local and imported origin.
The prices are not even close to the autumn prices. Having lost the benefit of attractive prices, the winter apple sellers are not likely to succeed.
Russian farmers cannot raise the prices for apples even to the level of 30 Rubles per kilogram. Producers from Moldova suggest the price of 18-20 Rubles per kilogram, suppliers from Poland – 22-27 Rubles.

Source: www.freshplaza.com

World Food Moscow 2012: Results

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The 21st edition of WorldFood Moscow took place on 17-20 September 2012, Expocentre, Moscow and welcomed a record number of exhibitors to Russia’s largest international food and drink exhibition. 1,602 exhibitors from 69 countries participated over the four days to increase their business and learn more about the expanding Russian market.

The 22nd edition of WorldFood Moscow takes place on 16-19 September 2013, Expocentre, Moscow.

See more information at www.world-food.ru

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Russians began to spend more money again

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According to the research of analytical company”Romir”, Russians’ spending at food and consumer goods increased by 3% in September 2012 compared to August 2012 and returned to the level of April 2012 .

Compared to September of the last year, expenditures increased by 13% in nominal terms, that is twice more than inflation rate.

In August 2012, consumer spending began to go up and the same tendency could be observed in September 2012.

However, it is too early to speak of changing of the situation in the country – October data should be studied to draw some conclusion.

Analysts blame the seasonal surge in consumer activity, which resulted in the prices growth. In September, consumer spending usually grow because of a new school year.

According to some analysts, the Russians become freer from the fear of possible economic crises, and they began to spend more money again despite the fact that, as shown by other polls, a significant part of the population do not have enough money and had to economize on food and cut daily expenses.

Source: www.newsru.com

Slowdown of import to Russia

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The Federal Customs Service released data on the Russian imports from non-CIS states (about 90% of total import to Russia) in September 2012. After a rise in 2010 and the first half of 2011, import in value terms has increased slightly this year, considering the inflation.

For the first nine months of 2012, import in value terms was $ 196.5 billion, and that is only 4.5% more than for the same period in 2011. The import of engineering products fell down – the biggest import drop was in September 2012 compared to September 2011 (by 5.1%). Import of textiles and shoes also decreased by 2.1% in September 2012 compared to September 2011.

There are two large groups of imported goods where statistics show the increase of import in value terms. Food supply increased by 12.1%, and chemical products – by 4%.

The import increase of food products concerned grain – it increased by 2.3 times, sugar – by 44.3%, tobacco – by 34.1%, meat and by-products – by 33.7%, dairy products – by 19.1%, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages – by 13.2%, fruits – by 10.2%. Meanwhile, the import of vegetables decreased by 6%.

Source: www.tks.ru