Ecuador is evaluating bids to increase exports of fruits to Russia after Moscow decided to stop importing various foods from Western countries for one year. Ecuador exported $387 million worth of goods to Russia between January and May 2022, an 18% increase from the previous year, led by banana exports. However, exporting fresh fruits over long distances to Russia is challenging due to perishability. While Ecuador exports some mangoes and other fruits as pulp or paste to Russia, transporting fresh mango in particular over 20 days would cause it to spoil. Ecuador hopes to increase agricultural exports including melons, pineapples, passion fruit, strawberries, and mangoes to Russia, but must overcome logistical barriers to shipping fresh fruits.

1. Fruit Export
from Ecuador
to Russia
Sharon Mendez
Nicole Mosquera
Indira Guevara
Michelle Orellana
Carla Stopper
Rocibel Sanchez
Bryant Estupinan
Paula Paredes
Grade 10

2. Introduction
 Ecuador evaluates bids could present export to Russia
after Moscow's decision to cease for a year importing
various food products from USA, EU, Canada, Norway
and Australia.
 Between January and May this year, Ecuador exported
USD 387 million to Russia, 18% more than the last year.
The banana is ahead in shipments to Russia.

3.  • So far Russia bought 30% of exports of fruits of the EU
countries.
 • According to IHS, Russia consulting company, is the
largest export of fruits and vegetables in the EU market,
reports The Financial Times.
 In terms of demand in Russia, fruit and vegetables have
a high cost and usually the Russian consumers are
willing to pay a high price, also requires quality. Market
demand all kinds of fruits and vegetables.

4. Russian Imports

6.  Turkey brings almost 30% of citrus fruits that Russia
imports. As for Spain, it presents very positive growth
figures in citrus fruits. On the other hand, and as already
been reviewed, the Spanish product is considered
Premium.
 Mandarins produced in Spain, have their place,
especially in Christmas, when the consumption of these
fruits is intensified in Russia.

7.  In the field of fresh fruits, exporters also are wary
the Russian market, due to the long distances.
Although Ecuadorian fruits do come to Russia,
basically do as a pulp and paste. "In the case of
fresh mango, logistics does not allow us to get
there. The handle is perishable, does not survive
more than 20 days trip. "Says Bernardo Malo,
president of the Mango Ecuador Foundation, the
sector comprising exporters of fresh fruit.
Exports of fruit puree and paste to Russia did not
exceed USD 5 million in 2013 "There is a limitation
in the port aspect: the number of ships entering is
limited, due to the port's draft. The other option,
via plane, is too expensive, "Malo said.

8. Ecuador Agricultural Products

9. MELON
 As well as a rich source of minerals Melon also provides
high levels of vitamins A, B1, B2 and C and farms
depending upon demand between 2000-5000 hectares
per annum, the main types are honeydews, Yellow
Canary melons and Cantaloupes.
The main harvesting occurs between Sept-Jan and is
packed in 11kg (22lbs) boxes which take dependent
upon size around 5-15 melons per box. The prime
importing countries are the United States, Argentina,
Germany, England, Portugal and Colombia.

10. Pineapple
 Grown on a farmed area of around 4,950 hectares
in 1997 Ecuador shipped approximately 9,421
metric tons in fruit and juices amounting to around
US$3,643,000.
Pineapple is also a rich source for minerals and
Vitamins A, B, and C while the main two crops in
Ecuador are the Cavensa Lisa and Española
Roja (Spanish Red).
 Most of the fruit is exported to France, Switzerland,
Brazil Chile and the United states for processed
pineapple.

11. Passion Fruit
 Also known as Maracuya in Non-English speaking
countries this fruit is rich as many Ecuadorian fruits
in Vitamin A, B5 and C although its vitamin levels
are the highest of all the worlds fruits.
As with most fruit farming is undertaken on around
3,610 hectares throughout the year while the main
importers are Germany, Belgium, France, Sweden,
Holland, Colombia and the United States

12. Strawberry
 Rich in Vitamins A and C this is another fruit that
due to all year round climatic advantages can be
shipped all year long while other continents suffer
harsher Winters. The main recognized names of
strawberry in Ecuador are Chandler, Oso
Grande, Taft, Fresno, and Tioga.
 Ecuador also exports its strawberries for jams, in
cans, frozen in syrup, and individually quick-frozen
for yogurts and ice cream production. The main
users are the Unites States, Germany, Russia
Argentina, France, Holland, Spain and the United
Kingdom Colombia.

13. Mango
 Mango, is as many fruits from Ecuador due to its
great all year round climate and rich soils very high
in Vitamins A and C as well as carbohydrates and
further minerals. The current allocation of land
given to the Mango is around 4,107 hectares and
Exports began in 1986 with the main varieties
being Tommy Atkins, Edward Haden, Kent, and
Van Dyke.
The main end uses of this fruit are used mainly for
jams, ice cream, juice or canned and is exported
fresh. The major importers are United States,
Spain, Holland, Italy, France and Argentina. The
regular shipments are made in plain cardboard
boxes which has between 8-16 pieces according to
the various sizes.

14. To Take Note
 Russia is one of the few countries with which Ecuador
has surplus of exports.
 The shipments were made last year for $ 532 million, an
increase of 17% compared to 2012, according to the
Central Bank.

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