Egypt does not compensate for the shortage of Spanish vegetables

Published 2021년 1월 13일

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A recent article by FreshPlaza reports a significant price increase for vegetables such as cucumbers, cauliflower, and zucchini in the European Union (EU), particularly in countries other than Spain, due to a severe shortage in Spain. Despite Egypt's potential as an alternative producer, Hans Korsten, CEO of Partner in Sourcing, suggests that Egyptian producers cannot immediately pivot to export and that European buyers should consider sourcing from both Spain and Egypt to mitigate risk. This strategy, however, could face challenges due to the complex logistics involved, especially in comparison to Spanish production. The article also mentions the impact of low temperatures and snowfalls in Spain, which have disrupted vegetable production, leading to further supply concerns.

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The shortage of Spanish vegetables has led to a sharp rise in prices for cucumbers, cauliflower and zucchini in other EU countries. Egypt may be an alternative vegetable producer, but not this year. This was reported by FreshPlaza. According to Hans Korsten, CEO of the Egyptian company Partner in Sourcing, the shortage of vegetables in Spain can not be solved by Egyptian producers. "The main problem is that these vegetables, such as cucumbers, cauliflower and zucchini, which are grown for local consumption, in many cases do not meet the requirements for export," he said. According to the trader, Egyptian producers can not switch to export. in just one day. But because Egypt has a more stable climate than Spain, European buyers should consider risk-sharing and supply from two sources. However, logistics from Egypt, compared to Spain, will be difficult. It will be recalled that record low temperatures were recorded in two provinces of Spain after the storm of Philomena and heavy ...

Source: Agrotimes