Spain's fruit and vegetable imports grew 6.5% in volume and 12% in value between January and October 2024

(Agraria.pe) Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables between January and October 2024 reached 3.6 million tons for € 4,087 million, reflecting an increase of 6.5% in volume and 12% in value, compared to what was reported in the same period of the previous year. The import of vegetables was the one that increased the most from January to October 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 17% in volume and value, reaching 1.7 million tons and € 1,294 million, respectively. Potatoes continue to be the product of the entire category most purchased by Spain abroad, with a growth in the period analyzed of 21% in volume and 24.5% in value, standing at 1.02 million tons and € 454 million. Fruit imports fell by -1.6% in volume, totalling 1.8 million tonnes, while the value rose by 10%, totalling €2,792 million. Bananas and avocados were the most imported fruits, with a positive performance both in quantity and value, with 349,642 tonnes (+4.5%) and €237 million (+4.5%) in the case of ...