date:Mar 31, 2022
nd the volumes are at about the same level as last year. Currently, 60% has already been harvested, and by mid-April, that will be 90%. Prices will be a bit higher than last year, says the importer. The all-too-familiar higher transport cost issue means everything transported here will be more expensive. That, of course, affects everyone in the chain.
With Ramadan fast approaching, there is again considerably more demand for dates. That demand rises every year. I'm, however, expecting a slight