December 10, 2013

Russia's poultry imports down over 10% in Jan-Oct

In January-October of this year, poultry imports in Russia dropped by over 10%, according to the data released by the federal customs service Friday.

Russia's poultry imports in January-October totalled 403,500 tonnes, 10.4% less than in the corresponding period last year, the service said.

All the poultry was imported from countries outside the Commonwealth of Independent States.

The poultry imported in January-October was worth US$634.7 million, 5% more than a year ago.