Moroccan melon slightly fell on the Spanish market

In the first quarter of this year, Spain imported 35.16 million kilos of melon. These imports made between January 1 and March 31 meant that Spain paid other countries, according to Hortoinfo, a total of 31.96 million euros, at an average price of 0.91 euros per kilo. While Spain remains Morocco's main customer and supplier, this year the Moroccan melon seems to have been slightly neglected by the Iberian neighbour, which is turning to other suppliers for its supply. In fact, we learn that the country that sold the most melons to Spain in the first three months of this year was none other than Brazil, with 74.2% of the total, or 26.09 million kilos for a value of 24.84 million euros, at an average price of 0.95 euros per kilo. The juggernaut retains its leading position compared to 2022. Next comes Senegal, which ranks second among Spain's melon suppliers in the first three months of this year, with a volume of 7.79 million kilos purchased for a total value of 5.5 million euros. ...