Is the price argument between Moldova and Poland still crucial in apple exports

Published 2022년 12월 6일

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In November 2022, Moldovan apple exports reached their lowest level in five years, exporting approximately 7,000 tons, a significant decrease from the previous year's record of 22.5 thousand tons. This decline is largely attributed to the loss of the Egyptian and Belarusian markets, as well as higher offer prices from Moldovan exporters compared to external markets. The reduced export volumes and market challenges, especially the absence of the Russian market, have negatively impacted the local fruit industry, despite growing interest from Arab buyers.

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Bad news for the fruit-growing industry from one country is also good news for the competition. This is how we can look at the export of Moldovan apples in November. Prices continue to be very important for importers. According to the Moldovan customs service, in November 2022, about 7,000 tons of apples were exported from the country. This is the lowest result of November exports in the last five years. In the same month of 2021, exports were record-breaking - 22.5 thousand tons. When it comes to exports from Poland last year, we also achieved a very good result of over 47,000 tonnes. This year, exports are much smaller due to problems in the Egyptian market and the closure of the Belarusian market. Comparing the two countries, we can see that Polish exports fell by 34% year on year, and Moldovan exports by as much as 68%. From Polish exporters, we learn that the offers of Moldovan exporters are much higher than the prices offered for our apples on external markets. As such, we ...

Source: Sad24