From the Capsicum Committee of the Exporters Association (ADEX) forecast that high freight prices to the United States and delayed shipments could cause shipments of dried paprika to drop in the coming weeks.
“The transfer of the cargo to that country used to take between 20 and 30 days, now it is up to 70 days, causing the dried paprika to suffer alterations due to condensation. If it is in the dry container for a long time, humidity is generated and later mold ”, indicated Walter Seras, president of said group.
Seras points out that this situation would imply a loss for the entrepreneurs, since the food can be returned and cost overruns will be generated because the maritime cargo insurance does not cover the containers in these cases, which would slow down the export or even stop it.
Paprika in figures
Paprika shipments abroad totaled 70 million 368 thousand dollars between January and last August, a growth of 22% compared to the same period in 2020 (57 million 880 thousand dollars), according to the Agro-Export Management of the union.
Its main presentation was dry (62 million 420 thousand dollars) with a participation of 88.7%, followed by canned (7 million 849 thousand dollars) with a concentration of 11.1%; and frozen and in paste, for smaller amounts.
Of a total of 19 markets, the United States demanded 42.4% of this offer and achieved a 37% increase; in second place Mexico with a representation of 35.8% and an evolution of 51%.
The podium was completed by Spain (10 million 884 thousand dollars), Guatemala (1 million 786 thousand), Russia (714 thousand 848), Brazil (630 thousand 583), Argentina (533 thousand 557), Belgium (232 thousand 334), Chile ( 193,540) and Albania (134,250).
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