Murcia exports 80% of the broccoli sold abroad in Spain

Published 2023년 5월 25일

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The Region of Murcia, Spain is a leading exporter of broccoli, with foreign sales accounting for 80% of the national total in 2022. The region cultivates broccoli over 13,400 hectares, primarily in the Guadalentín Valley, and produces around 201,000 tons. Consumption in Spain has increased to over 2 kg per capita per year, up from 200 grams in 2010, thanks to the promotional efforts of +Brócoli. Despite drought conditions, the association continues its efforts to promote broccoli consumption and improve its perception nationally and internationally. The XIV General Assembly of +Brócoli received support from various companies and presented projects aimed at increasing broccoli consumption.

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The Region of Murcia is the main exporter of broccoli in all of Spain. The figures confirm that foreign sales in 2022 represented 80% of the national total, with figures of more than 261,466 tons and 352 million euros of turnover. The Minister of Water, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Antonio Luengo, explained during the celebration of the XIV General Assembly of +Brócoli that the estimate regarding the surface cultivated in the current season is 13,400 hectares, and a production that is expected to be around 201,000 tons. Figures similar to those registered during the previous year. Regarding the distribution of the area dedicated to this product by region, Luengo pointed out that the vast majority is in the Guadalentín Valley, with more than 8,300 hectares, and is followed at a great distance by Campo de Cartagena, with more than 1,800 hectares. hectares, and Vega del Segura, with about 1,200. During his speech, the Minister of Water, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries ...

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