The stealthy entry of Peruvian grapes into Spain

Published 2025년 4월 28일

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Peru has emerged as the third largest supplier of fruits and vegetables to Spain, surpassing the United States, with grapes being the primary export. In January alone, Peru exported fruits and vegetables worth €52.12 million to Spain, with grape exports to Spain nearly tripling to €25.15 million in January 2025 compared to the previous year. This surge in Peruvian grape imports is causing concern among Spanish grape growers, particularly in the Region of Murcia, which is the leading table grape production region in Spain. They fear that the price of their grapes on the European market will be driven down due to the lower labor costs and less stringent legislation in Peru, potentially leading to significant market disruption for Spanish producers.

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(Agraria.pe) Peru's importance as a supplier of fruits and vegetables to Spain has grown considerably in recent years. In 2024, Peru positioned itself as the third largest supplier of these products to Spain: it overtook the United States and is now only behind Morocco and France, with whom it has narrowed the gap in one year from €70 million to less than €30 million, according to data from the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Business. The presence of Peruvian produce in Spain not only continues into early 2025, but is also increasing. In January, Peru exported fruits and vegetables to Spain worth €52.12 million. One fruit stands out above all others: grapes, which in January accounted for €25.51 million for Spain. Spanish grape purchases from Peru have practically tripled in the first month of the year since 2023: from €8.55 million then to €25.15 million in 2025. This avalanche of grapes from Peru is being monitored by Spanish vineyards, where they provide ...

Source: Agraria