Spanish horticultural exports increase by 6% YOY

The value of Spanish horticultural exports between January and October 2023 has experienced a year-on-year growth of 6% compared to the same period in 2022, reaching a total of 13.47 billion euros, according to data provided by the Spanish Federation of Associations of Producers and Exporters of Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, and Live Plants.

This surge can be attributed to the high performance in key European markets: Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

Out of the total 13.47 billion euros generated from fresh fruit and vegetable exports from January to October 2023, a significant 82%, equivalent to 10.992 billion euros, originated from the European market.

Sales of fresh fruits and vegetables to Germany during this period reached 3.923 billion euros (+11%). Exports to France amounted to 2.237 billion euros (+2%), while those to the Netherlands reached 1.063 billion euros (+6%).

Following the top three EU member states mentioned, Italy and Portugal emerge as the fourth and fifth most significant markets for the Spanish sector. Despite having lower overall values, both countries have shown positive trends, with Italy witnessing a 5% growth, totaling 728 million euros, and Portugal registering a 32% increase, reaching 617 million euros.

Beyond the EU, Spanish fruit and vegetable sales from January to October 2023 totaled 2.477 billion euros, representing a slight 2% decrease compared to the same period in 2022. The United Kingdom stands out as the primary destination, with 1.619 billion euros in exports, showing a modest 3% decrease.

source: fepex.es