Netherlands: Belarus opening mainly gave rise to category 2 pears

Published May 11, 2022

Tridge summary

Belarus has recently lifted its ban on the import of apples and pears, bringing a positive impact on the pear market. Although the overall effect on prices for Dutch growers is minimal due to the small percentage of category 2 pears in their batches, the situation varies in Belgium. Delivery of fruit to Belarus is now restricted to logistics centers, with Russian or Belarusian carriers handling further transportation.

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Tholen - Since the beginning of this month, Belarus (Belarus) has allowed the import of a number of products, including apples and pears, again. The pear market has seen a revival with the opening of Belarus. You see this especially in the prices for category 2 pears," says a Dutch exporter. The effect on the final price to the grower, however, remains limited, according to the pear trader, because category 2 on average represents 10-15% of a Dutch batch. In Belgium this percentage is significantly higher due to the large number of 'bottle pears'. Due to the Belarusian sanctions, the lorries with fruit are ...

Source: AGF