China’s citrus exports to Russia surge sixfold in September
Add Fresh Fruit Portal to GoogleChina’s citrus trade with Russia gained momentum in September, with export values climbing more than sixfold from August to reach their highest level since April.
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According to customs data reported by Russian news agency RIA Novosti, China exported $4.7 million worth of citrus fruit to Russia in September 2026. The figure represented a sixfold increase from the previous month and an eight percent year-on-year rise.
Grapefruit and pomelo lead China’s citrus shipments
China’s grapefruit and pomelo exports to Russia rose 2.2 times month-on-month in September. However, shipments remained below year-ago levels, according to the reported statistics.
The increase in overall citrus exports comes amid changes in Russia’s sourcing patterns, including a sharp decline in Turkish orange shipments.
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In August 2026, Türkiye’s orange exports to Russia fell from $89,600 to just $10, according to earlier reports. That same month, the country directed most of its citrus exports to Iraq, with additional shipments to Germany and Azerbaijan.
The decline follows a stronger period for Turkish citrus trade with Russia. In spring, Türkiye doubled its orange supplies to the Russian market, while mandarin exports rose 1.5 times to $10.8 million.
*Top photo by Engin Akyurt via Unsplash.
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