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Peru sees Israel selling more avocados on European market due to war in Ukraine

Fresh Avocado
Israel
Peru
Ukraine
Published Jun 14, 2022

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Peruvian avocado growers are confronted with falling prices, a trend that has actually been going on since 2018. But this year the situation has become more pronounced due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as it increases the supply from other countries of origin, such as Israel, for example. European market, the main destination for Peruvian avocados.

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Peruvian avocado growers are facing falling prices, a trend that has actually been going on since 2018. But this year, the situation has become more pronounced due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as it increases the supply from other countries of origin, such as Israel, for example. European market, the main destination for Peruvian avocados. “Israeli's supply on the European market is too great, because the war has prevented the country from exporting to its main market, which is Russia. Prices have become very low as a result,” said José Luis San Martín, commercial director of the American company. Fruits Export SAC. Growers have not seen such low prices on the European market since 2018-2019. José Luis San Martín explains that a carton containing four kilograms of avocados was sold in Spain last year for €13.80, while it is currently €7.80. It is of great concern to Peruvian growers and exporters. The Peruvian supply of ...
Source: AGF
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