Spain and the Netherlands even more important in EU fruit and vegetable trade
Fruits
Vegetables
Spain
Netherlands
Published Feb 1, 2022
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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 ...
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