Ghanaians Citrus Fruit Buyers Prefer Sourcing Fruits From Smallholder Egyptian Farmers to Large-Scale Producers Due to Price Differences

Some Egyptian citrus fruit buyers in Ghana have expressed their preference for citrus products from smallholder Egyptian farmers because they offer prices that are about 30% cheaper compared to what large-scale farmers offer due to controlled price mechanisms. For instance, a citrus product such as an orange which costs USD 750/MT, CFR from a large-scale supplier may cost about USD 500/MT, CFR from a smallholder farmer from Egypt while fruit may be of the same quality.