Exports of fruit and vegetables from the EU to Latin America rebound although they are still low

Published Aug 11, 2023

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According to the Spanish Federation of Associations of Exporting Producers of Fruit, Vegetables, Flowers, and Live Plants (FEPEX), European exports of fruit and vegetables to Ibero-American countries have been declining until 2021. However, there has been a slight increase in European sales in these countries in 2022, with a total volume of 359,280 tons and a value of 334 million euros. Brazil is the main destination for European exports, primarily apples and onions, while the main Latin countries that purchase European produce are Costa Rica, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and Chile. Spanish exports to South America in 2022 accounted for 96,183 tons and a value of 113 million euros, with Brazil also being the main recipient of Spanish exports, including plums, apples, onions, and oranges.

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Exports of fruit and vegetables from the European Union to Ibero-American countries maintain a downward trend until 2021, since during 2022 European sales in these countries have increased slightly, reaching a total volume of 359,280 tons and assuming 334 million euros, according to has announced the Spanish Federation of Associations of Exporting Producers of Fruit, Vegetables, Flowers and Live Plants (FEPEX). Against these values, Community imports to South America stand out, in 2022 they totaled 7.4 million tons for a value of 7,464 million euros. Brazil is the main destination for Community exports, with apples and onions being the main products exported. The main Latin countries that buy European fruit and vegetables are Costa Rica, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Brazil and Chile, while Peru is in the lead in value. While the main exports are bananas, ...

Source: Agrodiario Huelva