Trade between Jordan and Syria has seen a major boost following the re-opening of the Jaber-Nasib Border Crossing. The revived flow of trade brought numerous Syrian products back to Jordanian markets, including that of fruits and vegetables.
According to the head of Merchants Union of Fruit and Vegetables Exporters (MUVFEX) in Irbid, Mohammed Qandil, Jordan receives a daily amount of at least six trucks of fruits through the Nasib Border Crossing. The reintroduction of Syrian fruits and vegetables has been beneficial –as always – to the Jordanian traders, Qandil added.
Qandil pointed out that the inflow of the Syrian products has resulted in the reduction of some local and imported products’ prices, due to the added demand on Syrian products. He also noted that the Ministry of Agriculture has recently taken a number of measures to protect the Jordanian market, including that which imposes restrictions on importing onions and potatoes from Syria.
Source: en.royanews.tv
