"Unfortunately, grain exports to China still not there. Don farmers and exporters are willing to supply, but this issue should be addressed at the international level, first and foremost the decision should be taken at the level of the Chinese Supervisory organizations in the field of agriculture and food. We drew attention to this issue and conduct negotiations", — he said. Yet, according to Nachalovskoe, China for many years buys grain in North America, but the region is ready "to discuss and exporting the don grain."

Following the participation of representatives of business and government of the Rostov region in the international exhibition SIAL China 2019, which took place from 14 to 16 may, the region announced plans to expand its export ties with China. By the end of 2018, the volume of trade between the parties amounted to 481 million dollars. As explained Rafalowski, $ 70 million. of this amount, agricultural products. In 2019 it is planned to develop the oil and fats division, exports of confectionery products and cereals.

"Besides, we are planning to still [solved] questions on meat for a number of enterprises in Russia such a possibility open and if in particular the "White birds — Rostov" (enters into Agroholding "White bird", in this time the company introduced a procedure of observation — approx. TASS) has plans, if you go the strategic investor that has experience in export cooperation, the don poultry meat will appear on the Chinese market", — said Rafalowski.

China in 2018 is among the largest trading partners of the region, taking a share of 19.5% in the import structure.

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