India’s nut imports show strong growth

India’s nut imports show strong growth
India has reported significant growth in its almond (+44%), walnut (+20%) and pistachio (+34%) imports in 2020/2021 from the previous year, according to a USDA report. However, almond and walnut […]
Mon 27/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

China’s fruit imports surge in 2021

China’s fruit imports surge in 2021
China’s fruit imports were up 23.6% YoY to $8.25 billion in the first half of 2021, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). Meanwhile, the […]
Thu 26/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

China bans longan imports from Thailand

China bans longan imports from Thailand
China has imposed an indefinite ban on longan imports from Thailand after discovering mealybugs in a shipment. The Bangkok Post reported that the ban began on 13 August, although Thailand […]
Wed 25/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Spain’s imports from third countries continue to rise

Spain’s imports from third countries continue to rise
Spain imported 9.4% more fruit and vegetables in the first 5 months of 2021, according to FEPEX. Fruit imports were up by 13% to 772,000 tons, with pears and apples […]
Mon 16/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Record global food imports forecast for 2021

Record global food imports forecast for 2021
The value of global food imports is projected to be up 12% in 2021 due to surging commodity prices and robust demand during the Covid-19 crisis, according to the FAO. […]
Thu 01/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Spanish fruit imports climb

Spanish fruit imports climb
Spain’s fresh produce imports grew by 6% YoY in February, with the volume reaching 289,444 tons, according to FEPEX data. In value terms, imports rose by 5% to €273m. Fruit […]
Wed 05/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Japan’s fruit imports hit by container shortfall

Japan’s fruit imports hit by container shortfall
Japanese imports of fresh fruit dropped 8% y-o-y to 112,100 tons during February 2021. The reason for the fall is attributed to the global reefer container shortage. US imports were […]
Thu 29/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Russia’s pear imports plummet

Russia’s pear imports plummet
Russia remains the second largest importer of pears in the world, despite the decline for the second year in a row, according to USDA data. In 2019/2020, pear imports dropped […]
Tue 02/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

India’s pear imports to surge by 29% in 2021

India’s pear imports to surge by 29% in 2021
India’s 2020/21 pear crop is estimated to contract to 305,000 tons, due to adverse weather conditions during the flowering stage, according to USDA data.
Thu 25/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

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