Citrus fruits were hit hardest by the disaster in Valencia, Spain

Published 2024년 11월 14일

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Cyclone DANA in Valencia, Spain, has caused over 1 billion euros worth of damage to the agricultural sector, with the citrus industry being the hardest hit. The damage includes production facilities, plantations, infrastructure, and machinery, leading to crop losses worth 278 million euros, predominantly from citrus fruits. Despite the severe damage, the Citrus Management Committee assures that supplies to the European market are sufficient. However, the disaster is expected to impact citrus supplies in the northern hemisphere, potentially keeping prices high during the Spanish season and influencing the next season's prices.

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The Spanish province of Valencia was hit hard by Cyclone DANA, causing losses in the agricultural sector exceeding 1 billion euros. The disaster particularly affected citrus orchards, EastFruit reports. The losses include severe destruction of production facilities, plantations, agricultural infrastructure and machinery. AVA-ASAJA estimates that losses in crops still awaiting harvest amount to 278 million euros, with citrus fruits (192 million) suffering the most damage, followed by persimmons (54 million), vegetables (24.8 million) and avocados (7.2 million). Many of these crops were in the middle of the harvest season, especially early varieties of mandarins and persimmons. Read also: Persimmon crop losses in some areas of Spain exceed 70%, says industry association The damage to the Spanish citrus industry has increased concerns about supplies to the European market, given the importance of Valencia in Spanish citrus production. However, the president of the Citrus Management ...

Source: Eastfruit