Exports to Austria and former Yugoslavian countries remained steady In recent weeks, shipments to Austria and to countries of the former Yugoslavia have been steady. Some difficulties were encountered in the case of Hungary and Romania. Contrary to expectations, the Italian domestic market seems to be rather more static than that of the export market, said Roberto Boscolo, president of the Italian wholesaler s group Maap of Padua.
According to the president, the Covid impact om small retailers has now faded. The fewer restrictions, compared to 2020, have led consumers to return to their usual habits, without further food hoarding. The street vendors are suffering, and small stores are also feeling the effects of the hovering crisis.