Blockade for all containers destined for Russia, huge oversupply of imported fruit expected on the European market

Published Mar 1, 2022

Tridge summary

Due to the ongoing situation in Ukraine and Russia, Dutch fruit importers are facing significant challenges in their trade operations. Customs has temporarily halted containers bound for Russia, causing uncertainty about the future of these shipments. Additionally, the conflict is disrupting export routes, as seen in Moldova where ports are blocked, impacting apple exports. In Egypt and Morocco, increased produce supplies, particularly citrus, are seeking alternative markets as Russia's usual imports face limitations. South American suppliers are seeking European takers for their goods, leading to concerns over market oversupply. Furthermore, the situation has led to increased garlic trade from China to Europe, with more changes in trade routes expected.

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Tholen - The situation in Ukraine and Russia also has a major impact on the trade flows of the imported fruit. "Yesterday we were informed by Customs that all containers destined for Russia will be temporarily blocked by Customs. This means that we are not allowed to load these containers for the time being. In close consultation with Customs, it will be determined in the coming period what will be done with these containers. will happen and whether certain containers can still be loaded. Together we must ensure that we comply with these instructions. It has been decided together with the shipping companies not to accept containers with destination Russia for the time being. This is to limit the impact on our yard ", says a Dutch fruit importer. Moldova "At the moment we receive the following messages from our suppliers around the world. For example, we hear from Moldova that the ports in Odessa and Istanbul are blocked, so that no export can take place to the regular customers. ...

Source: AGF