12% increase in Greek exports of fruits and vegetables Rose for the fourth consecutive year Published: 01/21/2014 17:36 12% increase in Greek exports of fruits and vegetables emailektyposi Athens Bottom-up estimates that were opened throughout 2013, for the fourth consecutive year, Greek exports of fruits and vegetables, which are estimated to have increased by almost 12% in value and by about 4.5% in volume compared with 2012. These estimates made by the Association of Greek Business Export Distribution Fruit and Vegetable Juices INCOFRUIT-HELLAS, among others Fueled by the positive preliminary data of January-October 2013, announced by the Greek Statistical Authority. Indeed, a positive sign is expected to be closed and trade period October 2013-September 2014, as exports of both fruits and vegetables (especially cucumbers, and tomatoes) is expected to remain on an upward trend, as indicated in ANA-MPA special Adviser Association, George Polihronakis. Similarly, however, so that Greek exports of the industry to keep drive and increase their shares must be implemented measures to stimulate competitiveness, but also to end -in against producers of fruit and lachanikon- practice facility, essentially of imports of similar products from third countries. It is necessary to apply the standards of Greek products in the domestic market, equating them with those of import-over from other EU countries, under the Rules Distribution / Marketing Products and Service (Dieppe), says Mr. Polihronakis, recalling that in the five years 2008-2013, the commercial value of fruits and vegetables and their preparations accounted, on average, 34% of the average value of total agricultural exports from Greece. The administration of the association addressed already appealed to the State to take all appropriate measures to facilitate the promotion of exports in the period 2013/2014, ie in Asian countries. However, he notes, the bureaucracy and inadequate staffing of relevant departments made it impossible to expand into these markets, despite the existing demand. The main trends of 2013 - first destination Russia - The main destination for Greek fruit and vegetables outside the EU remains Russia, which absorbed 96907.28 tonnes of products, followed by Macedonia and Albania. - The Greek exports to Russia increased by 5% in value in the first ten months of 2013, although it fell by 2.3% in volume. - The same level maintained exports to Macedonia and Albania, amounting to 36 986 tonnes and 33 472 tonnes respectively - The Greek exporters of fruit and vegetables ... prefer Europe, inside and outside the EU. Sales outside Old Continent remain insignificant. However, the problem is the fact that many markets non-EU members are closed due to phytosanitary barriers. Our Association has repeatedly intervened with a series of proposals for strengthening exports to these markets, including in particular the introduction of simplified procedures for negotiating with the participation of the European Commission, noted in a communication link. - Exports of Greek fruit and vegetables to third countries increased by 1% in the first ten months of 2013 compared with the 2012 equivalent. - Exports of Greek peach marked decline in 2013, around 30% -35% compared with 2012, which was due to lower production in Greece due to the weather. - Units of Greek kiwi new markets like China, expanded, and some investments made in India for plums, but also in countries like Vietnam and South Africa. - The Greek apples increase their popularity in the Middle East, leading to increased exports. Improving competitiveness in the Balkans In 2013, the Association notes, Our export trade [...] succeeded in increasing the supply and improving the competitiveness of fruit to neighboring Balkan countries (Bulgaria, Romania), but also improve performance on third country markets p. x. Russia and Asian markets, despite the reduced production of stone fruit (peaches, nectarines, apricots). For this he was helped by two factors: first, the good production at the beginning of the year and second, broadening the participation rate of the orders of large European retail chains. Role in favor of exports played and the fall in domestic demand. Imports: potatoes, lemons, pineapples, tomatoes Imports of vegetables rose in ten months by 0.2% in volume and 3.1% in value. Those fruits decreased in volume (-3%), but increased in value (1.8%). The main products imported from Greece are: potatoes, tomatoes, oranges, lemons, apples and pineapples. These figures show the increasing difficulties in Greek production of certain fruit and vegetables, such as potatoes and lemons, and the need to improve their competitiveness, says Mr. Polihronakis. The blow to the Greek brand and prices Meanwhile, one of the main problems encountered last year Greek exporters, was the movement atypopoiiton horticultural products for another year without the required marking, even within the bulk lorries. As the Association, these products not meeting health and safety standards, moving from Greek merchants as stated characteristics; in the neighboring Balkan countries to risks to consumer health and defamation of Greek products. At the same time, there Balkan activity traders who also handle non-standard fruit and vegetables directly from the field or from the vegetable market. A consequence of this practice, supports the Association, is the export prices to the Balkan countries have stalled and healthy vegetables export firms experiencing halting activity to these traditional markets.
Posted on: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 13:25:55 +0000
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