BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 29
By Klavdiya Romakayeva - Trend:
The volume of fruit exported by Uzbekistan from January through June 2021 in physical terms amounted to 132,200 tons, Trend reports with reference to State Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan.
According to the committee, during the reporting period, Uzbekistan exported 520,600 tons of vegetables. At the same time, the volume of pepper exported in 6M2021 accounted for 8,100 tons, fresh grapes – 2,300 tons, dried grapes – 18,000 tons, peanuts – 10,400 tons and fresh melons and watermelons – 22,800 tons.
Earlier it was reported that the volume of exports of fruit and vegetables in 5M2021 amounted to 526,900 tons, while in value terms it exceeded $291.6 million.
In particular, over five months, 419,800 tons of vegetables were exported for $172.5 million, as well as 70,200 tons of fruits for $80 million.
In 5M2021 some 261,500 tons of agricultural products for $76.6 million were shipped to Kazakhstan with a share of 26.3 percent in total exports. Russia imported 103,100 tons of vegetables and fruits for $68.4 million with a share of 23.5 percent in the nationwide export of fruits and vegetables.
At the same time, in 5M2021 45,400 tons of fruit and vegetables were shipped to Kyrgyzstan for $42.3 million with a specific weight of 14.5 percent, and to China – 30,500 tons for $25.5 million with a specific weight of 8.7 percent in nationwide exports.
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