Spain: Brazil is positioned as an attractive import market for national fruit and vegetables

Brazil is positioned as an “attractive” importing country for Spanish fruit and vegetable companies due to the size of its national demand, with a population of almost 202 million inhabitants, and the counter-season production situation. This is one of the main conclusions drawn from the business conference organised by ICEX Spain, Ifema Madrid and the federation of fruit and vegetable exporters Fepex, in which various experts have analysed the importing potential of this country. According to the data presented, Spain is the third largest seller of fruit and vegetables to Brazil, with 79 million euros invoiced in the last year, with stone fruit as one of the main categories, and growing, followed by apples and pears. Overall, the total certified volume of vegetables and vegetable products in 2023 in Brazil has reached 56,000 tonnes, a volume of which 95% corresponds to fruit and vegetables, with apples, pears and plums standing out. Spain is the third largest seller of fruit and ...