Spain: Uneven end of the season for Huelva berries

Published 2024년 7월 24일

Tridge summary

Freshuelva, which represents 95% of Huelva's strawberry sector, reported a 9% decrease in strawberry production for the 2023-2024 campaign due to drought and heat, totaling 221,412 tons. Raspberry production also fell by 15% to 40,288 tons, while blueberry production increased by 10% to 58,509 tons. Arrears production remained stable at around 2,000 tons. Despite the lower strawberry production, export valuation rose by 8% to over 616 million euros. Blueberry export valuation increased by 6% to 231.6 million euros, whereas raspberry and arrears export valuations decreased by 7% and 5.90%, respectively. Germany and the UK are the primary markets for Huelva's red fruits, with the Netherlands being the third largest for raspberries and blueberries.

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Freshuelva, a sectoral association of strawberry producers and marketers in Huelva whose associated companies represent around 95% of the sector's production, reported that the 2023-2024 strawberry campaign ended with a production of 221,412 tons, which represents a decrease 9% compared to the last campaign, according to data provided by the associated companies. According to the entity, the figures reflect a complex campaign for strawberries, with a first phase of irrigation restrictions due to drought, which affected the development of the plant with lower production, but with a slight increase in prices in relation to to last season. On the other hand, the rains in March allowed the campaign to be completed, although the heat that was recorded in May reduced the export possibilities due to the condition of the fruit. Other berries The raspberry campaign ended with a production of 40,288 tons, an amount 15% lower than the previous campaign. The association reported that the area ...

Source: MXfruit