There is a shortage of potatoes and onions in Norway and they are temporarily abolishing customs duties on imports

The reason for shortages on the Norwegian market is the weather and low potato stocks. Last year, the country struggled with drought and then floods, which led to low potato harvests. This situation means that there are currently empty shelves of potatoes in stores. It is not in storage, and the raw material must be imported. Norway will import potatoes As we read further, the Norwegian authorities decided to introduce a temporary abolition of customs duties on imported potatoes. In this way, they want to fill the missing market gap and provide consumers with access to potatoes. According to Jens Tjentland, head of the section at the Norwegian Office of Agriculture, the related regulations are likely to enter into force next week. As we read further, the customs duty is currently CZK 1.12. Level zero will be in force until July 15 on the so-called old potatoes from foreign warehouses. The so-called potatoes young, i.e. early Norwegian varieties may be available to consumers in ...