Slight decline in fruit and vegetable consumption in Spanish households in the first half of the year

In Spain, household consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables reached 3,367 million kilos in the first half of 2024, registering a slight decrease of 0.5% compared to the same period of 2023. Fruits were the most affected, with a drop of 1.9%, totaling 1,779 million kilos, highlighting the declines in orange (-12%), banana (-2.3%) and apple (-2%), according to data from the Panel of Food Consumption of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Spain (MAPA). 

 

 

 

In contrast, consumption of fresh vegetables increased by 2.1%, driven by tomatoes (+9.5%) and peppers (+10%). Demand for potatoes decreased slightly (-1.6%).

 

 

 

Expenditure on fresh fruit and vegetables increased by 4% to 7,199 million euros, with expenditure on fruit up 5% and vegetables up 2.3%.