Economist Alexander Marchelov is confident that the cost of bananas in Russian stores will soon drop to 100-120 rubles per kilogram. His words guide the way “Evening Moscow”.
Banana prices rose rapidly due to Russia banning the import of this product from Ecuador. The expert noted that many people began to fear fruit shortages, forgetting that Russia also buys bananas from other countries, for example, India.
Recently Russia and Ecuador to create We solve the banana supply problem. Countries agreed to strengthen phytosanitary controls on imports.
“During the panic, prices also rose – the cost of bananas rose to 150 rubles per kilogram. However, after such news there is a possibility that prices will fall,” Marchelov concluded.
Last week Rosselhoznadzor allowed Ecuadorian businesses will restart the supply of bananas.
Previously Ecuadorian officials accepted Action was taken against five banana exporters who violated the conditions.