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A TRADE FLOWS ANALYSIS OF FRESH APRICOTS: THE EUROPEAN MARKETS
Article number
717_57
Pages
281 – 286
Language
English
Abstract
Italy is one of the leading apricot-tree growers on a world level and in the European context.
It is also the biggest consumer of apricots among EU member countries, with a considerable share of the product going to fresh consumption and processing (fruit juices, preserves and jams). Although Italy stands out for its commercial attitude as a net importer country, significant quantities go to the German and Austrian markets during the middle period of the marketing campaign, when there is a production surplus.
The Italian product must, however, compete with lots of goods coming from Spain and France, which stand out for high quality standards and highly-competitive prices.
An analysis of this products trade flow characteristics will help define the competitive arena and enable prudent commercial and productive choices.
It is also the biggest consumer of apricots among EU member countries, with a considerable share of the product going to fresh consumption and processing (fruit juices, preserves and jams). Although Italy stands out for its commercial attitude as a net importer country, significant quantities go to the German and Austrian markets during the middle period of the marketing campaign, when there is a production surplus.
The Italian product must, however, compete with lots of goods coming from Spain and France, which stand out for high quality standards and highly-competitive prices.
An analysis of this products trade flow characteristics will help define the competitive arena and enable prudent commercial and productive choices.
Authors
A. Bertazzoli, S. Rivaroli
Keywords
apricot, trade, apparent consumption, normalised balance
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