Russia: custom reform leads to deficiency of fruit and vegetable produce

Custom reform that was brought by the Government of Russia in Moscow leaded to price increase for imported fruit and vegetable produce and deficiency of this produce on the domestic market. The leading specialists report that reduction of custom terminals will lead to decrease of high quality produce presented on the market, trade deficiency and further increase of inflation.

Should be noted that during February of the current year, imports of fruits and vegetables to Russia decreased by 8 %, compared to the last year.


Source: lol.org.ua

Publication date: 3/12/2009