date:Jul 11, 2016
sed by 30 per cent compared to last year. The Argentinians are mostly profiting from the smaller Spanish harvest, which resulted in prices 15 to 20 per cent higher than last year.
The Middle East, which the Argentinians see as a potential growth market, also has demand for lemons. The trade agreement with the US is in an advanced stage, but not yet finalised. Furthermore, exporters are working on access to China. Europe is currently still the most important market.
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