Russia aims to raise fruit production to 3 million tonnes by 2030

5-9-2026

Russia aims to make its food supply as independent of imports as possible. Following the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the reciprocal trade restrictions between the EU and Russia that followed, the country began substantially expanding its domestic fruit production.

Since the launch of its agricultural development programme, Russia has more than tripled its production of pome fruit, stone fruit and berries to 2.1 million tonnes in 2025. According to the Russian Ministry of Agriculture, the introduction of modern production methods has been one of the main drivers of this growth. In recent years, for example, the proportion of so-called intensive and super-intensive orchards in new plantings has increased from around half in 2020 to 95% in 2025. To raise production further to 3 million tonnes, Russia has announced additional support measures. Around 40,000 ha of orchards and soft-fruit plantings are to be established by 2030.

Apples account for the largest share of Russian fruit production. The government expects the country to become fully self-sufficient in apples by 2028, with production forecast to reach 2.7 million tonnes in 2030.

A high degree of self-sufficiency in plant material is essential if production is to expand. Russian production of rootstocks, fruit trees and soft-fruit planting material has increased in recent years.

For 2026, the government has allocated 7.1 billion roubles (around €84 million) for investment in fruit production. Other support measures for growers are also being introduced, including preferential loans, leasing schemes, support for the construction of storage facilities and irrigation systems, and the implementation of modern technologies. (Source: Fruitnet.com)