This stagnation in the volume of foreign sales It is mainly attributed to a decline in the vegetable export During the month of May, exports fell 12%, from 463.588 to 409.444 tons. February and March also saw declines in the volume of exported vegetables, with drops of 9% and 4% respectively. In total, vegetable exports during the period analyzed totaled 5,6 million tons, a slight decrease of 0,3%. However, the value of these exports grew by 8%.
Among the most exported vegetables, lettuce leads with 438.636 tonnes (-2%) and 577 million euros (-11%). It is closely followed by pepper, with 416.498 tonnes (-4%) and 990 million euros (-13%), and the cabbage, with 368.235 tons (-3%) and 548 million euros (+5%).
For its part, the fruit sector has performed more favorably, with a year-on-year increase of 2% in volume and 9% in value through May, totaling 2,7 million tons and €4.849 billion. These data were released on Friday by the Customs and Excise Department and processed by FEPEX.
After citrus fruits, the strawberry It is positioned as the most exported fruit in this period, with a year-on-year increase of 1% in volume and 9% in value, reaching 243.171 tons and 810 million euros. watermelon It also stands out that, despite a 4% decrease in volume (176.666 tonnes), it recorded a notable growth of 10% in value, totalling 184 million euros.
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