Spain's fruit and vegetable imports grew by 6% in volume and 16% in value in the first four months of 2024

Published 2024년 7월 9일

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Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables have seen a 6% increase in volume and a 16% increase in value compared to the same period in 2023, totaling 1.5 million tons and €1.8 billion. Vegetable imports, including potatoes which made up 65% of the volume and 41% of the value, increased by 9% in volume and 17% in value. Fruit imports, led by bananas, increased by 3.6% in volume and 15% in value. This growth highlights the dynamics of the Spanish import market for fruits and vegetables.

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(Agraria.pe) Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables in the first four months of the year grew 6% in volume and 16% in value compared to the same period in 2023, totaling 1.5 million tons and €1.8 billion, maintaining the upward trend. rise in recent years. Vegetable imports from January to April 2024 amounted to 840,842 tons, with a year-on-year growth of 9%, growth that in value reached 17%, totaling € 641.9 million. Potatoes accounted for 65% of the volume of vegetables imported by Spain in the period analyzed and 41% of the value, standing at 548,000 tons and €264 million, according to data from the Department of Customs and Special Taxes of the Spanish Tax Agency, processed by the Spanish Federation of Associations of Exporting Producers of Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers and Live Plants (Fepex). Regarding fruits, imports stood at 730,265 tons, 3.6% more than in the first four months of 2023, for a value of € 1,158 million, 15% more, with bananas being the most imported, ...

Source: Agraria