Paprika remains the most exported fresh produce product from Almería, Spain

Published 2021년 8월 25일

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Almería led in the first half of 2021 as the primary contributor of fruit and vegetable exports in Andalusia, accounting for 48% of Andalusia's and 19.8% of Spain's total fruit and vegetable exports, with a value of €1.946 billion, marking a 1.7% year-on-year increase and a new record high. The province's trade balance showed a surplus of €1.864 billion, with paprika being the most exported product, followed by tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, papayas, and lettuce. The top five export destinations were all European countries, with Germany being the most significant importer.

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Almería remains the undisputed leader in the export of fruit and vegetables from Andalusia in the first half of 2021, according to figures from Extenda, the trade promotion agency of the southern Spanish region. The province's share accounts for almost half of Andalusia's turnover (48%) and almost one fifth of the total Spanish fruit and vegetable exports (19.8%). The value of Andalusian fruit and vegetable exports amounted to €1.946 billion thanks to a year-on-year growth of 1.7%. This figure is also a new record. As a result, Almería's fruit and vegetable trade balance registers a surplus of €1.864 billion, since imports, which fell by 24%, amounted to only €82.4 million. Paprika remains the most exported fresh produce product from Almería in the first half, with € 512.4 million and 2.5% more than in the same period of 2020. Tomato remains in second place, but the downward trend continues (-4 .7%). Cucumbers (€241 million, -0.9%) and (water)melon and papaya are in the same boat, ...

Source: AGF