Putin Calls for Work on Russia's Apple Shortage
Next are Moldova — 181.7 thousand tons, Serbia — 158.4 thousand tons, China — 102.6 thousand tons, Turkey — 78.5 thousand tons, South Africa — 65.3 thousand tons, and Kazakhstan — 64 thousand tons.
Consensus
- Vladimir Putin addressed the issue of insufficient apple supply in Russia during a speech on September 3.
- The speech took place at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.
- Putin noted regional differences in apple prices, citing lower costs in southern regions like Rostov compared to the Far East.
- Apple prices in Russia follow a seasonal pattern, peaking in summer and declining after the new harvest.
- The discussion occurred amid ongoing efforts to improve domestic apple production and reduce reliance on imports.
Points of divergence
- Putin's comment about apples was made during a discussion on regional cost-of-living differences, with a specific focus on the Far East and Rostov. — fontanka
- Putin emphasized the need to equalize prices across regions, including the Far East, as part of broader economic policy. — vesti
- Apple production in Russia has increased from 500,000 tons ten years ago to over 2 million tons today, according to the head of the Russian Gardeners' Association. — fontanka
- In early August, the minimum price for a kilogram of apples in retail was 91 rubles, with over 60% of products in stores being domestically produced. — vesti
- In 2025, the price of a single apple in Anadyr reached 300 rubles despite the implementation of the Northern Supply Law. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Putin proposed thinking about the apple question. "Fontanka" fulfills — Фонтанка
- Putin noted the shortage of apples in the country — Вести