We export less fruit and vegetables but with more value

The export of fruit and vegetables in the first half of 2020 decreased 3.5% in volume and grew 9.5% in value. The Spanish export of fruit and vegetables in the first half of 2020 has decreased by 3.5% in volume and has grown by 9.5% in value compared to the same period of the previous year, totaling 7.2 million tons and 8,564 million euros, according to data from the Department of Customs and Special Taxes, processed by FEPEX. May and June have reflected strong decreases in volume. From January to June 2020, the export of vegetables has fallen by 1.4% in volume compared to the same period of 2019, totaling 3.3 million tons and the value has risen by 5.5%, reaching 3,728 million of euros. The volume of priority vegetables for Spanish exports such as tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce or cabbages decreased. Tomato sales stood at 459,231 tons, 8% less than in the first half of 2019, improving the value by 2% and standing at 586 million euros. Lettuce exports decreased in volume and value, ...