Crisis Afghanistan, the repercussions on the import-export of fruit and vegetables

It is still too early to take stock of the repercussions that the crisis in Afghanistan will have on international trade, but for sure the first signs of the difficulties are already there. According also to what was reported by Asiafruit Magazine, as regards the fruit and vegetable sector, at present, exporters are having to deal on the one hand with air corridors and closed flights, on the other with crops close to harvest. It should not be forgotten that Afghanistan grows and exports a wide range of products, including apples, apricots, cherries, melons and grapes, as well as dried fruit. And, therefore, they are scrambling to secure alternative routes. All in a scenario that is anything but simple: world leaders are preparing for tomorrow’s emergency G7, at the center of which will be the date set by the Americans for the withdrawal - 31 August - and the management of migratory flows. The current situation Afghanistan has no outlet to the sea and therefore depends on the ports ...