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Argentinian Producers and Exporters Demand a Special Exchange Rate for Apples and Pears

Fresh Apple
Fresh Pear
Fruits
Argentina
Market & Price Trends
Dario Parlascino
Published Feb 7, 2023
During W5, Argentinian exporters and producers of apples and pears demanded the national government a differentiated exchange rate for the exports of their products, as done with other commodities. Exporters and producers ask for the exchange rate for their exports to be settled at USD 1 for ARP 350, instead of the official exchange rate, which is USD 1 for ARP 188. The devaluation of the Argentine peso has made production more expensive, decreased competitiveness, and dropped the earning margins.
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