Excellent performance for Mercabarna, the Barcelona market

Mercabarna ended in 2013 with profits up +8.2% compared to the previous year. The activity report that was presented by Sònia Recasens, the president of Marcabarna, also shows an increase in tonnage sold.

The market of Barcelona sold 1,047,920 tons in 2013, an increase of +5.9% compared to the previous year.

Fruits: 516,128 tons sold, or 11% compared to 2012 and an average price of 1.24 euro/ kg or +12% compared to 2012. 526,095 tons of vegetables sold or +1.1% compared to 2012 and an average price of 0.65 euro/kg or +14.9% compared to 2012.

Regarding the origin of products, 668,288 tons, or 63.7% are of Spanish origin, and 379,019 tons, or 36.3% are imported.

The objective of Marcabarna for the coming years is to establish itself as "Hub Alimentari del Mediterrani" food hub of the Mediterranean. A Mediterranean and European center to make enter products from around the world and redistribute to other markets.

source : mercabarna