Brazil: Strike at the border makes it difficult to enter foreign bulbs in Porto Xavier

Published 2024년 3월 22일

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The volume of onions imported at the Porto Xavier border in Brazil has seen a decrease due to customs issues limiting the entry of Argentine bulbs. This is a result of a strike by MAPA employees causing delays in release, which has not only affected the quality of the bulbs but also led to a price increase. Despite the low national supply, it is anticipated that the volume from neighboring countries will continue to arrive in Brazil as cargo is gradually released at the border.

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At the Porto Xavier (RS) border, the volume of imported onions fell this week (18 to 22/03). According to collaborators consulted by Hortifruti/Cepea, even though national supply is low, customs problems are limiting the entry of Argentine bulbs. Border inspections are “holding back” shipments, as a result of the strike by MAPA employees, who are demanding a restructuring of the category. For this reason, the release, which was previously agile, is taking several days until release, a factor that has already harmed the quality of the bulbs coming from Argentina and caused an increase in prices. Argentine onions closed with an average of R$ 108.33/sc of 20 kg, representing a positive variation of 8% compared to ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas