Spanish potato exports are growing

Exports are growing despite low production Spanish potato exports continue to grow despite low production compared to the long-term average. This is shown by statistics that have just been presented by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture. Potato exports are 1.7% higher than the previous year and 19% higher than the average for the period 2019-2023. Production, on the other hand, remains relatively low at 1.93 million tonnes, despite the larger area under cultivation. Production still lower than before 2021. Spanish potato exporters have also benefited from the sharp increase in potato prices in 2024. According to the ministry's estimates, export sales increased by 5.8% compared to the previous year and by 60.4% compared to the five-year average to €177.2 million. Of this, €163.4 million were generated on the European domestic market. According to the ministry, exports have been growing steadily in recent years. Potato production in Spain is still growing this year, but has not yet ...