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Fruit exports down
Tunisia
Tuesday 21 June 2011
MD
Fruit exports are down in May but production is on the increase
Tunisia has seen its exports of fruits down but expects production to rise.
Until May 2011, fruit exports reached 9,933 tons valued at 12.56 million dinars (6.3 million euros), against a previous 11,710 tons worth 12.07 million dinars (6.1 million euros), representing a decrease of 15% by volume.
This figure is due to the delay of the fruit export season after late ripening.
Also. exports to Libya have collapsed from 2,349 tons in 2010 to 678 tons this year.
The forecast is good for apricot production, which is expected to grow by 28% to reach 30,000 tons, and fisheries, which is expected to grow 5% to 120,000 ton. Apples are also expected to increase by 16% to 128,000 tons.
The forecast is good for apricot production, which is expected to grow by 28% to reach 30,000 tons, and fisheries, which is expected to grow 5% to 120,000 ton. Apples are also expected to increase by 16% to 128,000 tons.
source : african manager
