There is no infrastructure for the storage and processing of citrus fruits in Azerbaijan

Published 2023년 3월 9일

Tridge summary

Azerbaijan has seen a significant increase in the export of citrus fruits and pomegranates in recent months, despite forecasted yield decreases in leading exporting countries due to adverse weather conditions. However, local farmers face challenges such as low prices and lack of storage, leading to losses. The country needs to develop more cold storage facilities and reduce fees to make them accessible to all farmers. The economist suggests that the Ministry of Agriculture should monitor the situation, consider stakeholder opinions, and establish ties with potential export markets to benefit the citrus industry.

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Original content

Citrus fruits are grown in many countries, in particular in Morocco, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, and the USA. However, according to the forecasts of the World Organization of Citrus Producers, yields are expected to decrease due to adverse weather conditions in the leading exporting countries. Azerbaijan has been paying great attention to the development of this industry in recent years. The country has a state program for the development of citrus fruit growing for 2018-2025. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, in January 2023, Azerbaijan exported 678.6 tons of citrus fruits, which is 9.9 times more than in the corresponding period of 2022. The cost of exported products amounted to $475.5 thousand, which is 5.3 times higher than the result of January 2022. The export of pomegranate from the country also increased significantly - almost 5 times. Azerbaijan exported about 2.7 thousand tons of pomegranate in the amount of $3.366 million in January 2023. At the same time, local ...

Source: Eastfruit