Due to potato shortage, Russia is forced to make record purchases from Georgia

Georgia sent 16.3 thousand tons of potatoes to the Russian market for $6.8 million. This is a record monthly figure - in April last year, there were no such deliveries at all.

Since the beginning of the year, Russia has purchased 42 thousand tons of potatoes from Georgia for $16.9 million. This figure is also a record.

In March, consumer prices for potatoes in Russia on average more than doubled, and in some regions - more than tripled. The nominal price of potatoes on the consumer market set a historical record - 72.75 rubles per kg. In the Far East, it reaches 200 rubles.

In 2024, the volume of commissioning of potato storage facilities for agricultural and trade organizations fell by 15.5% year-on-year compared to the 2023 level.

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