The Russian government is pushing for aquaculture development, but progress is hindered by lack of investment and outdated equipment and technologies.

Three times more Chilean salmon in Russia

Christian Perez
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Christian Pérez Moreover, according to a recent report published by the Export Promotion Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ProChile), the Chilean exports of salmonids represented 44 percent of all Chilean exports last year. Likewise, eight Chilean salmon producing companies are among the top 10 list of Chilean exporters to Russia. The Chilean exports of salmonids to Russia registered US$ 77 million in returns in 2010, US$ 91 million in 2011, US$ 98 million in 2012 and US$ 288 million in 2013.

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