Greece's strawberry exports reach record numbers this season

Published 2024년 4월 8일

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This season has seen Greek strawberry exports hit record numbers, overcoming initial challenges with poor quality seedlings that led to significant replanting in some regions. The delay in the Spanish strawberry season, along with drought conditions impacting Spain's production, has shifted demand towards Greek strawberries, especially from major buyers like Germany. With an expansion in the area dedicated to strawberry plantations in Greece, the country has seen a notable increase in its annual harvest volume, exporting about three quarters of its produce. This surge has positioned Greece as a potential leader in this year's European strawberry market, benefiting both producers and consumers.

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This season, Greek strawberry growers were worried about the poor quality of seedlings, but since then the country's strawberry exports have reached record numbers. In the case of the plantings, which traditionally start at the end of October, serious problems were caused by the fact that in some regions up to 50% of the seedlings had to be replanted. Nevertheless, the situation was resolved smoothly, and the season could start in the normal course. The postponement of the Spanish season also brought a favorable turn for Greek exporters, so by the end of March, exports had surpassed last year's record and reached historic highs. One of the reasons for this is that due to the drought experienced in Spain in recent years, several large buyers, including Germany, have increased their purchases of Greek goods due to more reliable quality and delivery. In recent years, the area of strawberry plantations in Greece has expanded dynamically, from 1,500 to 2,300 hectares. The volume of the ...

Source: Trademagazin