Spanish cherries are coming! China and Spain sign a protocol for the export of fresh cherries to China

FEPEX said that interested Spanish exporters must now register at a special registry that will soon be opened by the Ministry of Agriculture and then pass a compliance audit. Spain is the European country with the most fruit exports to China, including citrus (tangerines, oranges, grapefruits, lemons), peaches, plums, grapes and persimmons. In recent years, the cherry planting area in Spain has increased significantly, especially in the main production area of Aragon. Located in northeastern Spain, bordering France, there are about 13,250 hectares of cherry orchards, accounting for more than 40% of the total cherry production in Spain. Affected by climate change, the production of Spanish cherries fluctuates greatly. The export volume also fluctuates with the production, and the export price is about 3.7 euros/kg. In the seven years from 2016 to 2022, the highest production value appeared in 2021 (127,000 tons) and the lowest value was in 2020 (83,000 tons). In 2023, the cherry ...