Spain: Fruit and vegetable imports grow in value by 12% until October

Spanish imports of fresh fruit and vegetables continue to rise in value, with an increase of 12% to reach 4.087 billion euros between January and October of this year. In terms of volume, growth was 6.5%, reaching 3.6 million tons, according to data from the Tax Agency analysed by FEPEX. Vegetables have led this advance, registering a year-on-year increase of 17% in both volume and value. During the period, Spain imported 1.7 million tons of vegetables for a total of 1.294 billion euros. Within this category, potatoes were consolidated as the most imported product, with a significant growth of 21% in volume and 24.5% in value. This tuber totalled 1.02 million tons, valued at 454 million euros. In contrast, fruit experienced a 1.6% decrease in volume, reaching 1.8 million tons, but achieved a 10% increase in value, reaching 2,792 million euros. Bananas and avocados were the most imported fruits, with increases in both quantity and value. Bananas registered 349,642 tons (+4.5%) and ...