Exports of table grapes have decreased by 9.4% to date, reaching 34,171 tons.
However, according to the Incofruit Hellas Association, a recovery is expected soon: “The good season for grapes usually starts in mid-September, when summer fruits are out of the market and lasts until November.”
“With the return of the licensees, the normalcy in consumption was restored. However, there is a loss of share of Greek table grapes both from the adjustment of competition to new varieties with a calendar distribution of their harvest to the demands of consumers in contrast to the inertia of Greek production, with some exceptions this year and as concerns production the weather conditions (heat and hail) in some areas “, commented special advisor G. Polychronakis.
Meanwhile, summer fruit exports continue. According to the export announcements of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food prepared by the Incofruit Hellas Association in the weekly bulletin of fruit and vegetable exports, until today 17/9/2021 amount to: a) cherries to 36,009 t -7.5% reduced compared to last year , b) of apricots to 14,399 tons -30.4%, c) of peaches 37,098 tons -63.4%.
The export of watermelons has ended their commercial season, with 211,400 tons + 2.8%, recording a record in tonnage.
Peach and nectarine harvests continue with production being among the lowest in recent years due to the effects of frost.
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