The Region of Murcia produces 35% of the grapefruit that is exported to more than 30 countries.

During the first eight months of 2025, the Region has exported grapefruit worth 18.8 million euros. In 2024, production exceeded 42,000 tons. This is a product whose consumption "has been growing and has become an alternative to other citrus fruits such as lemon and orange," said the Minister of Water, Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, Sara Rubira, during her visit to the Frucimu facilities in Mula, where the processing of this citrus fruit is being done. The grapefruit sector in the Region of Murcia is highly specialized, and the vast majority of the crops correspond to red-pulp grapefruit, which is more in demand in European markets due to its visual appeal and flavor nuances. IMIDA is developing new varieties of this citrus fruit, "which will improve production and have more quality and added value," Rubira ...