Russia main destination for Spanish fruit and vegetables

In 2012, Russia continues to be the main destination outside the EU for the Spanish exports of fruit and vegetables, in February, shipments grew 50% regarding the same months of 2011, adding up to 47,362 tons, according to the last data from the Border Control and Special Taxes Department by the Tributary Agency and processed by FEPEX.

Exports of Spanish vegetables to Russia until February 2012 added up to 12,386 tons, some 64% more than in the same months of 2011. Cucumber and tomato are the main exported vegetables. Cucumber exports were 4,904 tons (+80%) and tomato were 4,200 tons (+85%). The third place is taken by lettuce with 1,622 tons (+64%).

As for fruit, exports in the first months of the year to Russia were around 34,976 tons, reflecting a rise of 45% regarding 2011.

In the fruit sector, the highlight goes to mandarin with 20,568 tons (+69%), followed at by the lemon with 5,665 tons (+107%).

After Russia, Switzerland and Norway are the main destinations outside the EU for the European fruit and vegetables. Exports to Switzerland in January and February 2012 were 33,085 tons, some 2.3% increase regarding the same period of 2011; to Norway the exports added up to 21.690 tons (+9%).

Source: Fepex