According to the first seven-month results, China reduced its wheat and rye-wheat flour imports from Russia by 31.6% on an annual basis to $15.39 million. Interfax With reference to the materials of the State Customs Administration of the People’s Republic of China (SCU).
For comparison: Russian flour supplies to China in January – July 2023 amounted to $22.42 million.
Despite the sharp decline in supplies, Russia remained among the largest importers of flour from China. Now the Russian Federation ranks second. According to the results of the first seven months, Japan leads with a supply volume of $16.32 million, while France is in the top three with $6.47 million.
Before that, Russian bakers Complaint was made There is a sharp increase in flour prices. From the end of April to July, the price of goods increased by 20-30 percent depending on the region. This led to an increase in the prices of bakery products in stores. Thus, in mid-July, a kilogram of bread made from wheat flour could be bought for 98 rubles, compared to 86.13 rubles last year.
Russians before It has been saidwhether to expect an increase in dairy prices in the fall.
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Source: Gazeta
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