Citrus fruits dropped sharply in Moldova

At the beginning of November, the Moldovan retail sector recorded the lowest prices for citrus fruits in 2020 - an average of $ 1.37 / kg according to the assessment of the Association of Retailers of the Republic of Moldova. The main reason is the start of sales of new harvest fruits from Turkey. The "high season" in the citrus trade will tentatively last until March. Throughout this period, three highly liquid products account for the bulk of sales: tangerines, oranges and lemons, accounting for two-thirds of the citrus fruit category. According to Moldovan businessmen, most of the supplies now fall on Turkish Stsuma mandarins. They are distinguished by their thin rind, sweeter taste and lack of seeds, which consumers love. The second place in Moldovan retail is occupied by oranges of popular varieties Navelas, Valencia and Washington. As for lemons, Lamas is a stable leader in circulation - a hard, cylindrical fruit with a long shelf life (up to 9 months). All these commercial ...