VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Recent spells of bad weather across Italy and other key trading partners are having a direct negative effect on Malta’s food imports, raising concerns about prices and availability.
Severe storms and flooding in parts of Italy have disrupted agricultural production and transport networks, slowing down exports to Malta.
As a small island nation that relies heavily on imported food, Malta is particularly vulnerable to such external climate shocks. Importers have reported delays and reduced shipments of essential goods, including wheat, cereals, and fresh produce.
These disruptions are already driving up costs, with higher import prices expected to be passed on to consumers in the coming weeks. Experts warn that continued unstable weather could further strain food supplies and highlight Malta’s dependence on foreign markets.
The situation has renewed calls for stronger food security strategies, including diversification of suppliers and investment in local production. Malta relies heavily on food imports, with estimates showing that around 70 % of the country’s food products are imported to meet local demand — particularly for fresh, processed, and staple goods — because domestic agriculture produces only a small fraction of what the population consumes.
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