Greece: Pressure on the price of avocados due to imports

Published 2024년 12월 11일

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Avocado producers in Chania, Greece, are experiencing a price drop due to large imports, with prices falling by 20-30 cents per kilo, ranging from 2.10 to 2.30 euros per kilo. The imports, from countries such as Turkey and Africa, are affecting both urban and rural areas. However, producer organizations are advising members to delay selling in hopes of a price rebound. There is concern about the impact of imports on local production and a call for government checks on imports. The agricultural cooperative of Chania is advocating for support of local production and providing advice on production timing to prevent unnecessary cutting.

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The massive imports are pushing down prices for avocado producers in Chania. Imports that are not limited to the big urban centers but also to Western Crete and that from the beginning of the productive year (mid-October) dropped prices by 20-30 cents per kilo for the producer! Specifically, while two months ago commercial companies were buying large avocados at prices of 2.50-2.60 euros per kilo, these days the prices range from 2.10 to 2.30 euros per kilo. Producer organizations call on their members not to rush to cut and sell as they estimate that at the beginning of the new year there is a serious possibility that the price will rebound. "Recently we have had large imports from Turkey and Africa as well. Turkey made the big difference this year as imports from there played an important role in the price drop for the local producer," he noted in "X.n." the president of the Group of Citrus and Avocado Producers "Kormos", Mr. Eftichis Trikounakis. At this time, the Fuerte ...

Source: Haniotika