France: Rungis Market is open, but…

All buyers may enter Rungis Market to buy from all the pavilions at the usual times. However, wholesalers are being strongly affected by the closure of restaurants and canteens.

Regarding exotic fruits and vegetables, the situation may be difficult for small retailers in inner-city Paris specialising in African food products. There is likely to be a shift in deliveries of exotic produce to supermarkets, but demand is tending to focus on basic fruits and vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers and salads.

Another disruptive factor for Rungis’ activity is the closure of fairground markets.

As freight is often associated with passenger transport, there is likely to be a sharp drop in imports by air.