World: Apple exports from the EU, Ukraine, Moldova and Turkey stopped due to attacks in the Red Sea

Published 2023년 12월 21일

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Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have both suspended shipments through the Red Sea due to attacks on civilian ships by Houthi rebels in Yemen. The delay in freight deliveries may reach up to 20 days, causing problems for fruit and vegetable exporters and importers, especially in the Middle East markets. Ukrainian, Polish, Italian, and Moldovan apple exporters will face supply problems, while those from Iran, India, and the UAE may have an advantage. There may also be issues with importing certain products from India, Kenya, South Africa, and Israel.

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According to analysts at EastFruit, the world's largest shipping company, Maersk, has suspended all shipments through the Red Sea due to attacks on civilian ships allegedly by Houthi rebels in Yemen. Ships that were already underway wait in safe zones until they can continue sailing. The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has made a similar decision. According to unofficial information, if the safety issue is resolved quickly enough, it is expected that the delay in freight deliveries could reach 20 days, which is a critically long period for many fruits and vegetables. The problem may not be resolved sooner and then the situation will become worrying, as the Red Sea route is one of the busiest in the world and many fruits and vegetables pass through it. "Ukrainian apple exporters will face supply problems in the Middle East markets. These are currently the main importers of Ukrainian apples. Suppliers from Poland, Italy and Moldova will experience similar problems. Under these ...

Source: AGF