EFFECT OF THE EEC-ENLARGEMENT ON SELECTED VEGETABLE MARKETS (CUCUMBERS)
Status-quo-projections of demand to 1990 showed an increase, which is highest in December/January (+ 35 %) and lowest in October (+ 1 %). Most of the additional demand will be met by Spain and Greece.
The entry of Greece and Spain into the EEC will cause price reductions in the EEC-8 (without Italy) between - 0.5 to - 1.2 % in April and - 7.5 % to - 10.0 % in November. Spanish exporters will enjoy price rises between + 7.4 % to + 9.2 % in December and + 20.3 % to + 25 % in April. Greek exporters will be faced by a price decline from October to February and a price increase in March/April. Spain will be in the position to increase its market share mainly at the expense of the EEC-8 and slightly at the expense of Greece (during autumn and winter). Effects on other third countries will be of minor importance because they are supplying insignificant quantities during this period.
DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.1984.155.10
https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.1984.155.10