The tomato sector demands to balance the conditions of competition in the EU

게시됨 2024년 4월 18일

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The European tomato sector is currently facing significant challenges due to the EU Association Agreement with Morocco, which has led to a surge in cheaper Moroccan tomato imports, thereby affecting the competitiveness of EU producers. This situation is exacerbated by an ineffective entry price system and a lack of reciprocity in environmental and labor standards, alongside higher production costs and lower profitability for EU producers. In response, the sector is exploring strategies to address these challenges, including advancements in horticultural technology and innovation, as highlighted during a visit to the Technological Innovation Center (CIT-Coexphal) in Almeria, Spain. The visit showcased the expansion of organic crops and the 'solar greenhouse' model, reflecting a commitment to sustainable agriculture amidst these competitive pressures.

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The need to balance the conditions of competition in the European market is a priority for the European tomato sector, which year after year loses competitiveness and is being displaced from the Community market. During the meeting, the three delegations analyzed the effects of the application of the EU Association Agreement with Morocco on community production. The professionals have regretted the poor functioning of the entry price system, which makes it ineffective and requested the application of cooperation and safeguard clauses of the Agreement. They also warned of the worsening of the situation due to the application of the agreement's tariff concessions to production from Western Sahara, an important - and booming - tomato export area, as well as the important economic support of the Moroccan government to its tomato producing sector. tomato and the subsidies for the inputs they use. Spanish exports to the European Union have decreased by 20% in the last decade, while ...

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