Spain is a commercial leader in lemon

Published 2024년 9월 30일

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The article highlights the significance of lemon in the kitchen and as a key product in Spanish exports, with Spain being the leading EU and sixth worldwide producer of citrus fruits, including a record 1,595,000 tons of lemons last season. The industry, which has an average export value of 3.1 billion euros per campaign, is expecting to surpass this figure in the next season but faces challenges such as a predicted 20.5% drop in lemon production and the need for improved border control measures due to health issues like black spot and increased imports. Additionally, the sector is transitioning to more organic production, with Spain currently accounting for 41% of the world's organic lemon surface area, primarily in the Regions of Murcia, Andalusia, and the Valencian Community.
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Lemon goes with everything, sweet or savoury, in ceviche or as a cake, this citrus fruit is an indispensable part of the kitchen, but also in Spanish commerce, where it stands out, not only for its flavour, but also for figures that make it a star product of Spanish exports. The lemon sector celebrates its world day by remembering its "key role" in different vital functions that make it "an excellent option to take care of physical and mental well-being", says the Interprofessional Association of Lemon and Grapefruit, Ailimpo. Although this fruit has not always been in Spain, in general, citrus fruits come from the East, China and India, from where they spread throughout the world. "In the 10th century the Arabs introduced the bitter orange and the lemon tree to Spain, at first they were appreciated for their ornamental character and it was in the 15th century when they began to be valued as fruit trees", explains the Ministry. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries ...
Source: PEefeagro

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