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Evaluation of the Community Plant Health Regime: Final Report
DG SANCO Evaluation Framework Contract Lot 3 (Food Chain)
Figure 3-10: Country of export related to interceptions due to presence of HOs, as recorded
in EUROPHYT (1993-2009)
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THAILAND ISRAEL KENYA
EGYPT ZIMBABWE CHINA
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Source: Compiled by FCEC based on EUROPHYT data and FVO analysis
Thailand is by far the most significant country of origin regarding interceptions due to the
presence of HOs from third countries, representing more than 60% of the total number of
interceptions in 2009. An analysis of data over time demonstrates that the actual number of
interceptions from Thailand has grown continuously since 2003 110 .
The analysis of data on interceptions due to the presence of HOs for the key third countries that
account for the majority of interceptions with HOs demonstrates that the majority of
interceptions concern certain commodities.
Table 3-9: Interceptions with HOs from third countries, by commodity, 2005-2009
Country Commodity (living plants) Number of interceptions with HOs
Thailand
Israel
cut flowers and branches with foliage 420
fruit & vegetables 2222
Total 2767
cut flowers and branches with foliage 639
fruit & vegetables 224
Total 1004
110 This was one criterion for the inclusion of Thailand in the selection of third countries to review under this
evaluation (Annex 2).
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