China has become the largest buyer of Russian meat, ahead of Ukraine. About it writes RBC.
In the center of the industry expertise of the agricultural Bank told the publication that in just six months 2020 Russia increased its meat exports to 2.2 times (336 against 149 million dollars). 45% of Russian exports went to mainland China, including Hong Kong accounted for 54 percent (79.9 thousand tons).
China overtook the imports of meat of Ukraine. The share of Kyiv accounted for 16 percent versus 28 percent a year earlier. In the money product shipments increased from 42 to 53 million dollars.
Specifies that the Russian export grew due to the increase in the supply of poultry meat. Another factor was the “long and laborious work of Russian officials at the opening of the Chinese market.” It is expected that by the end of the year Russia will supply China with 150-200 thousand tons of meat.
