Spain and the Netherlands even more important in EU fruit and vegetable trade

Published Jan 31, 2022

Tridge summary

The European Commission's trade figures show a growth in Dutch-Spanish trade in the EU, with the Netherlands leading with €13 billion in trade compared to Spain's €12.1 billion in the first nine months of 2021. The trade involves the Netherlands specializing in juices, processed products, and tropical fruit, while Spain is the largest exporter of unprocessed fresh fruit and vegetables. However, the trade of tomatoes, the most important part of European trade, has been affected by ToBRFV, leading to lower production, higher prices, and more imports from outside the EU. Additionally, the trade faces challenges due to Brexit controls and trade barriers, including a boycott of European fruit and vegetables by Belarus, which is expected to significantly impact the apple market.

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Original content

This is evident from trade figures from the European Commission for the first nine months. During that period, trade between the Netherlands and Spain in the EU grew by 5% and 6% respectively, while total trade between EU countries grew by 4%. In the first nine months of 2021, the trade flow from the Netherlands will be greater than Spain. Dutch trade represents €13 billion compared to €12.1 billion by Spain. That is not counting the Spanish export season. The Netherlands is a leader in juices, processed products and tropical fruit. Spain is the largest exporter of unprocessed fresh fruit and vegetables. More tomatoes from Turkey The commercial value of tomatoes, strawberries and cranberries rose. The commercial value of potatoes, lemons and oranges fell. The tomato trade is still the most important part within Europe. In addition, the effects of ToBRFV were noticeable. Production was lower, prices were higher and there were more imports from outside the EU. During the first nine ...

Source: Groenten & Fruit