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The export of fruits and vegetables is reduced in volume by 2% until Aprill

Fruits
Vegetables
Spain
Published Jun 18, 2022

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Foreign sales of fresh fruit and vegetables stood at 4.7 million tons in the first four months of the year, which is 2% less than in the same period of 2021, for a value of 6,485 million euros, a 5.7% more, according to the latest data from the Department of Customs and Special Taxes. Thus, in the first four months of the year, the volume of exported fruit and vegetables decreased and the value increased in relation to the same period in 2021.

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Specifically, the export of vegetables amounted to 2.4 million tons (-3.6%) and 3,413 million euros (+9.8%), with peppers standing out, with 400,320 tons (-3%) for a value of €660 million (+0.3%); lettuce with 390,036 tons (-6%) and 448.5 million euros (+8%) and tomato, with 323,560 tons (-7%) and 598 million euros (+20%). In the case of fruit, sales abroad amounted to 2.3 million tons (-0.6%) for a value of 3,072 million euros (+1.4%). After citrus fruits, strawberry stands out with 209,772 tons exported (-6%) for a value of 565.5 million euros (+11%). As for the main exporting autonomous communities, the figures have been the following: Andalusia: 1.7 million tons, 3% less than in the first four months of 2021 for a value of 3,144 million euros (+12%); ...
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