Egypt's oranges exports surged during the COVID-19 epidemic season

게시됨 2021년 1월 3일

Tridge 요약

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant surge in the demand for vitamin C, leading to a sharp increase in the export of oranges from Egypt. The farmers in the Beheira region are currently in the harvest season, and the government has ensured that the planting and harvesting are not affected despite the curfew and blockades. The quality and competitive pricing of Egyptian oranges have made it a favorite among consumers, with 85% of its citrus fruit exports being sent to Europe. Egypt is projected to export over 1.7 million tons of oranges in 2020, a figure that represents a substantial increase from previous years.

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원본 콘텐츠

The country's export of oranges has increased sharply for a very special reason, that is, consumers need a supplement of vitamin C to enhance immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic. These days, farmers in Beheira region, northern Egypt, are entering the harvest of oranges. They are very excited that this year's oranges are in season. Like many other countries in the region, the COVID-19 epidemic was complicated, causing the country to impose a curfew as well as blockade some areas to limit the spread of the disease. However, the planting and harvesting of oranges of the Egyptian farmers were not disturbed because the government decided to exempt curfew and blockade the farmers. Mr. Ramzi Mohamed Aly, Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture, said: "In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for oranges increased because it is a vitamin C-rich fruit that boosts the immune system. This allows us to sell more oranges. Moreover, our orange price is lower and the quality is better, ...

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