The value of horticultural exports from the Region of Murcia has grown by 8.8% so far this year.

The value of fruit and vegetable exports from the Region of Murcia registered an increase of 8.85% so far this year, thus reaching sales totaling 2,128 million euros. In total, the value of exports went from 1,955 million euros in January to June of 2024 to 2,128 million euros in the current year, which represents an absolute increase of more than 173 million euros. On the one hand, the fruit sector grew by 16.98 percent in this period, while in the area of vegetables, the increase was 4.61 percent. By destination, Germany continues to be the main market for the Region, followed by France and the United Kingdom. Thus, these countries account for 60% of total foreign sales, and lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, citrus fruits, or apricots are the products most in demand by consumers internationally. The president of the regional government, Fernando López Miras, during his visit to the International Fruit and Vegetable Sector Fair Fruit Attraction, highlighted that these are data ...