Turkish peppers dodge bullet
The impact on the Turkish sector is varied. Grape exporters saw their most important market drop out, as did tomato growers. Pepper growers, on the other hand, have not been hindered. Putin didn't close the borders for peppers. The Russian parliament is supporting the government's efforts to become self sufficient. The inspection will be checking closely for illegal products. Syrian exporters also see a lot of potential in the Russian market, Belarus intercepted 200 parties of smuggled wares last year and the Russian import from Uruguay and Thailand decreased.
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