date:Jun 24, 2016
23, which is about 50,000 tonnes less than the estimate for that date. But if we look at these figures from another point of view, last year, in the same period, we had exported 60,000 tonnes, which means a 45% growth. However, in the months of June, July and August, the European Union will have fewer lemons available than last year, about 30% to 40% less fruit. The main factor is the drop in the Spanish production, which was not offset by Argentina's shipments, explains Walter Ojeda.