Argentina: Citrus fruits were diverted to Eastern Europe and North America after problems with black spot

Argentina had to divert part of its oranges and lemons to Eastern Europe and North America, after the problems that arose in Europe with the detection of the black spot in some shipments. José Carbonell from Federcitrus, the Argentine citrus association, informed PortalFrutícola.com that the fruit "was exported to other destinations, not that it fell on the domestic market." "It was fruit that was exported to other destinations and not necessarily at the same price, obviously," he remarked. Carbonell added that "there was an orange that was sent to Ukraine, Russia, Canada and the East." These markets are destinations where they usually send fruit, just not in the quantities that were sent now. He recalled that Russia was at some point his main market. In addition, he pointed out that "lemon, on the end, the North American market was activated a lot and well, it was also sent to Russia, in that case with lower prices." He explained that they could eventually have a special permit ...