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Spanish exports are in growth
Spain
Tuesday 30 November 2010
FJ
The performance of stone fruits have risen Spanish exports in the third quarter.
During the third quarter of this year, Spanish exports of fruit and vegetables have sharply risen.
The increase is 13% by volume, totaling 1.5 million tons and 41% in value, for a total of € 1,303,000.
This increase is attributable to the performance of stone fruits, whose exports grew 21% in the third quarter of 2010. Melons and watermelons grew by 44% and reached 255,157 tons.
The increase in the 3rd quarter of 2010 did not offset declines in previous months. From January to September, export volumes fell 4% over the same period of 2009, totaling 6.4 million tons. Yet the value of exports this year has increased by 10%, totaling € 6,081,000.
Source: FEPEX
