Amidst shortages in Europe, Lithuanian farmers increase vegetable exports

Published 2024년 12월 3일

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Lithuanian vegetable farmers are experiencing a boost in demand due to crop failures in Europe, expanding their export markets to Ukraine, Serbia, and Moldova. The country's produce, particularly carrots, is being exported to address shortages in Latvia and Estonia. However, Lithuania's own vegetable shortages, including cabbage, are driving up prices and necessitating imports from countries like Egypt. The Vegetable Growers Association is optimistic about the potential for sustainable growth in exports to Europe, despite challenges from this year's natural conditions affecting vegetable quality.

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Vegetable crop failures across Europe have increased demand for Lithuanian produce, with local farmers expanding their export geography beyond neighbouring Latvia and Estonia to markets further afield, EastFruit reports. Saulius Zakas, a farmer from the Joniškis region, highlighted the main challenges faced this year, including summer rains that significantly reduced yields, especially for cabbage, which is expected to be in short supply in the spring. Despite these challenges, Lithuanian farmers have found opportunities abroad, with Zakas noting: “We just sent two trucks to Ukraine. I got a call from Serbia just yesterday, and we spoke with Moldova a couple of weeks ago. There is demand.” Similarly, the family farm Šateika has been actively exporting carrots earlier than usual due to shortages in Latvia and Estonia. Read also: Russian greenhouse vegetables with forged documents are driving down prices on the Lithuanian market A shortage of vegetables is driving up prices and ...

Source: Eastfruit