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Export Bottlenecks and Stronger Shekel Push Down Produce Prices in Israel
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50% centerFirst reported by Ynet · 3 days ago
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What happened
Israeli produce prices are falling as the shekel strengthens and exports face major disruptions. Farmers say flight suspensions and the security situation have hit herb, citrus and avocado exports, while more produce stays in Israel and lowers prices.
- 01Vegetable prices have fallen in markets, wholesale trade and supermarket chains.
- 02Export troubles are driving more produce to remain in Israel.
- 03Herb, citrus and avocado exports have been hit hardest, with losses of tens of millions of shekels.
- 04Retail prices for several staples have dropped to 1.9 to 2.9 shekels per kilogram.
- 05Pink Lady apples fell from 17.9 shekels to 9.9 shekels per kilogram.
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