Spanish imports of fresh fruit and vegetables in 2022 grew by 7% in volume and 15% in value
Fruits
Vegetables
Spain
Published Feb 28, 2023
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Spanish imports of fresh fruit and vegetables in 2022 grew by 7% in volume and 15% in value compared to 2021, totaling 3.8 million tons and 3,763 million euros, reinforcing the upward trend of recent years, and maintaining a more positive behavior than exports, according to FEPEX.
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The import of vegetables was the one that grew the most in 2022, with 1.8 million tons (+14%) for a value of 1,172 million euros (+32%), marked by the upward trend in potato imports, which stood at 1 million tons, 20% more than in 2021 for a value of 364 million euros, 55% more than in 2021. Potato imports represented 56% of the total vegetables purchased abroad. Far behind the potato, the second most imported vegetable in Spain is the tomato with 188,058 tons (+5%) for a value of 206 million euros (+32%), according to data from the Customs and Excise Department of the Tax Agency, processed by FEPEX. Regarding the import of fruit in 2022, it totaled 2 million tons (+1%) and 2,591 million euros (+9%). Banana is the most imported fruit, with 403,702 tons (+9%) worth 259 million euros (+29%) followed by avocado with 208,575 tons (-3%) worth 404 million euros (- 2%). Third place is occupied by apples, with 195,524 tons (+6%) and 150 million euros (-4%) and fourth by pineapple, with ...
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