The volume of fruit and vegetable exports from the EU to Canada grows in 2022

Published 2023년 12월 1일

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In 2022, the EU saw an increase in both the volume and value of fresh fruit and vegetable exports to Canada, with a 20% growth totaling 128.6 million euros. Citrus fruits were the most exported products, followed by garlic, onions, and leeks. On the other hand, EU purchases from Canada remained relatively small, but increased in volume and value compared to the previous year. The EU and Canada have a Strategic Partnership Agreement and a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, which have strengthened their economies and fostered a closer partnership.

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Along with the growth in the volume of exports of fresh fruits and vegetables from the EU to Canada in 2022 compared to 2021, there was also a growth in value of 20%, totaling 128.6 million euros. Citrus fruits are the most exported products with 52,046 tons and 58.2 million euros. After citrus fruits, the fruits and vegetables most sold by the EU to Canada are those included within the tariff code 0703, corresponding to garlic, onions and leeks mainly, with 10,654 tons and 10.9 million euros, according to data from the European Office of Statistics, Eurostat, processed by FEPEX. Regarding EU purchases from Canada, the volumes are much smaller, in total the import amounted to 554 tons in 2022 compared to 437 tons in 2021, for a value of 4.9 million euros compared to 2.2 million euros in 2021. The 19th EU-Canada Summit was held on 23 and 24 November in St. John's, Canada. The relations between both areas are based on a ...

Source: Valencia Fruits