"Moroccan and Egyptian clementines being pushed on Belgian market"
Spanish citrus prices have been quite high this whole season. "The supply's not limited, but volumes are lower than in previous years. So, prices, especially for juicing oranges, are much higher than in other years," says Peter Breels of the Belgian wholesaler Rodiers.
Quality is not lacking, though, he adds. "The weather issues Spain experienced barely affected the brands we always carry. What's noticeable is the many suppliers trying to push Moroccan and Egyptian clementines in Belgium. I suspect those markets have shrunk somewhat because of the Ukrainian conflict. That makes it tougher to get citrus to that market. Belgians, however, still prefer the Spanish product; we're familiar with it."
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