He denounces the plundering to which Spanish almond producers are being subjected

Published 2024년 11월 25일

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The Spanish Association of Organic and Conventional Almond Producers (AEPAEC) is concerned about the significant price disparity between Spanish and imported Californian almonds, with Spanish farmers receiving about 25% less despite their almonds' superior quality. Spanish almonds are priced just over 4.00 euros per kilo, while imported ones fetch higher prices, due to buyers setting prices below global market rates. This situation is unsustainable, particularly for organic almond farmers, and threatens the viability of almond farming in Spain, which is crucial for rural communities and environmental conservation. AEPAEC is exploring alternative commercial strategies to secure fair pricing for Spanish almonds.

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The Spanish Association of Organic and Conventional Almond Producers states that the price differential between almonds imported from California and those received by Spanish farmers is close to 25%. AEPAEC points out that while imported almonds sold in Spain cost around 5.80 euros/kilo in standard kernels and 6.17 for nonpareil, Spanish almonds are being paid to farmers, in accordance with the prices of almond markets, at just over 4.00 euros per kilo. After deducting processing costs, AEPAEC estimates the “plunder” at around 100 million euros that Spanish farmers will not receive despite the superior quality of almonds produced in Spain. They point out that this situation is happening because buyers are converging by setting prices below the world market (USA, Australia…). This convergence is evident week after week in the markets when presenting their offers and quoting prices, which “many farmers have to accept despite not covering their own production costs, mainly for ...

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