Argentina: Lemon producers from Tucumán warn about the impact of the increase in withholdings on exports

Published Dec 19, 2023

Tridge summary

The national government's decision to modify withholdings on exports in the agroindustrial sector has caused controversy, particularly in the lemon and its byproducts industry in Tucumán and the Northwest. The Argentine Northwest Citrus Association (ACNOA) is concerned about the impact of the imposed 15% export withholdings on citrus products, which could jeopardize the sector's international competitiveness and the livelihood of thousands of families in the region. Despite other regional economies being excluded from the increase in export taxes, lemon producers feel discriminated against and demand the authorities reconsider their treatment of the citrus sector.
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Original content

The recent decision of the national government to modify withholdings on exports in the agroindustrial sector generated a wide debate, especially in the industries that were harmed by the changes. The production of lemon and its byproducts, a key sector in the regional economy of Tucumán and the Northwest in general, made its discontent known today. During a meeting with the Argentine Agroindustrial Council (CAA), the Ministry of Economy of the Nation, led by the Secretaries of Coordination Juan Pazos and of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Fernando Vilella, announced the application of a general rate of 15% in the withholdings on exports for products from the agroindustrial sector. This measure, which excludes most regional productions, wines and products from the soy sector, directly affects fresh lemon fruit and its industrial by-products. The Argentine Northwest Citrus Association (ACNOA) expressed its concern about this measure. Representing citrus farming in regions such ...
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