Russia is the first market of fruit and vegetables outside EU

Russia became the first customer for market of European fruit and vegetables, outside the European Union.

In 2011, exports of European fruit and vegetables in Russia reached 2.35 million tons, representing an increase of 16% over the same period in 2010 (January to November) and an increase of 39% compared to the 1.67 million tons exported in 2009.

FEPEX has analyzed data from Eurostat which show that Russia accounts for 39% of total EU exports to third countries. In the 2.35 million tons exported, vegetables represents 1.15 million tons  1.20 million tons for fruits.

The main vegetables exported to Russia are potatoes with 596.617 tons followed by onions with 124.658 tons. The main fruits exported are apples (465.550 tons) and pears (224.019 tons).

In the EU, the Netherlands, Poland, Lithuania, Belgium and Spain are the leading exporters of fruit and vegetables to Russia.

source : fepex