Andalusia consolidates its leadership in fruit and vegetable exports, accounting for 38,5% of the national value.

 

In 2025, Andalucía It reinforced its commercial leadership by concentrating 38,5% of the value of fruit and vegetable exports. España, thanks to the high competitiveness and high foreign demand for its products, despite the global drop in volumes.

 

Evolution of export volume in the fruit and vegetable sector

 

During the last five years, from 2021 to 2025, the autonomous community of Andalucía has experienced a sustained decline in export volumes of fresh fruits and vegetables. This downward trend aligns with the dynamics observed in the rest of EspañaSpecifically, Andalusian exports abroad reached 3,9 billion tons in 2025, a figure that represents a 2% decrease compared to 2024. The contraction becomes even more evident when contrasted with the 2021 records, a year in which the region reached a peak of 4,41 million tons, according to official statistics from Departamento de Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales de la Agencia Tributaria, prosecuted by the federation FEPEX.

 

If we analyze the behavior by commercial subsectors, the fresh vegetables They are consolidating their position as the main driver of exports in terms of volume for the region. During 2025, the vegetable sector generated a total of 2,6 billion tonsThis represents almost half of the total volume shipped nationally, accounting for exactly 49%. Meanwhile, the compartment of the fruits recorded an export volume of 1,3 billion tons, an indicator that represents 20% of the total calculated in the country as a whole.

 

The economic value reaches historically positive records.

 

In stark contrast to the adjustments reported in the physical volumes of merchandise, the economic value of Andalusian exports has maintained a markedly positive trajectory. At the close of 2025, total revenue generated from international sales amounted to 7.195 millones de eurosThis financial result represents a 5,7% increase compared to 2024, and a remarkable 19,3% growth compared to 2021. Thanks to this monetary dynamism, Andalucía It has significantly strengthened its strategic weight in the Spanish commercial ecosystem, controlling 38,5% of the total monetary value of Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables, far exceeding its 33% share measured in volume.

 

When these revenue figures are broken down by production segments, vegetables reported income of 4.237 millones de euros, driven by an annual growth of 4%, thus concentrating 52% of the total value invoiced by España in this sector. Meanwhile, the fruit segment climbed to reach 2,958 millones de euros, marking an 8% increase compared to 2024 and strengthening its share within the national foreign market to reach 28,2%.

 

Detailed analysis by product: Leadership in volume and value

 

Regarding the product varieties with the highest international export volume in 2025, greenhouse-grown vegetables and certain strategic fruits like watermelon will take center stage. The undisputed leading product was... cucumber, with an export volume of 629.792 tonnes , capturing an 82% share of the total España. He is followed by pepper, with a record of 505.268 tonnes shipped to foreign markets, representing 68% of the national quota. Meanwhile, tomato reached the 431.806 tonnes guaranteeing a 74% participation rate. In the fruit sector, the following stand out: watermelon with 353.555 tonnes (42% of the country total), followed in the horticultural sector by the zucchini, which added up 337.672 tonnes , equivalent to 81% of the national volume.

 

When evaluating competitiveness from a monetary value perspective, the Andalusian export market stands out not only for its traditional vegetables, but especially for the category of... berries (berries) and the avocadoAndalusian exports of pepper It led in revenue in 2025 by billing 1.149 millones de euroswith a national market share of 69,5%. cucumber It came in second place with a value of 951 millones de euros (81% national share), escorted by the tomato, with 769 millones de euros (73% market share). In the soft fruit sector, the strawberry generated contributions by 678 millones de euros (78% country share) and the blueberry contributed 529 millones de euros (77% market share). Completing the high-value product block, the raspberry sumo 420 millones de euros and the cultivation of avocado contributed 384 millones de euros to the regional trade balance.

 

This statistical evolution demonstrates that Andalucía It maintains a key structural role in the international projection of the Spanish fruit and vegetable sector, holding a broad leadership position in fresh vegetables. According to analyses by FEPEXThe sector's ability to increase its net economic contribution in international markets — despite the adjustment in volume — reflects greater profitability supported by highly competitive products and segments with high demand in foreign markets.

 

Key indicators of fruit and vegetable exports from Andalusia (2025)

 

Product or Category	Volume Traded (Tons / Million t)	Quota on Total España (Volume)	Economic Value (Millions of Euros)	Quota on Total España (Value)
Total Fruit and Vegetable Sector	3,9 million t	33 %	7.195 M€	38,5 %
Vegetables (Total)	2,6 million t	49 %	4.237 M€	52 %
Fruits (Total)	1,3 million t	20 %	2.958 M€	28,2 %
Cucumber	629.792 t	82 %	951 M€	81 %
Pepper	505.268 t	68 %	1.149 M€	69,5 %
Tomato	431.806 t	74 %	769 M€	73 %
Watermelon	353.555 t	42 %	Not available	Not available
Zucchini	337.672 t	81 %	Not available	Not available
Strawberry	Not available	Not available	678 M€	78 %
Blueberry	Not available	Not available	529 M€	77 %
Raspberry	Not available	Not available	420 M€	Not available
Avocado	Not available	Not available	384 M€	Not available

 

Methodological scope of commercial statistics

 

It is worth clarifying that the data from Departamento de Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales de la Agencia Tributaria, processed by FEPEXThese figures exclusively include exports of fresh fruits and vegetables classified under tariff chapters 07 and 08. These chapters encompass the majority of fresh produce, but also include subchapters such as legumes, nuts, and certain processed fruit items, which, due to specific technical criteria, are not included in the final statistics. FEPEX.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about fruit and vegetable exports from Andalusia

 

What is the economic weight of Andalusia in Spain's fruit and vegetable exports?

In 2025, Andalucía consolidated its leading role by concentrating 33% of the total volume exported by España and increase its share to 38,5% of the total national value of this economic sector.

 

How did the volume and value of exports evolve between 2021 and 2025?
The volume experienced a 2% decline compared to 2024, settling at 3,9 million tons in 2025. In contrast, the economic value maintained a constant positive evolution, reaching 7.195 million euros, which represents a rebound of 5,7% annually and 19,3% compared to 2021.

 

Which products had the greatest impact in terms of foreign sales?
In terms of value, the pepper stood out with 1.149 billion euros, followed by the cucumber with 951 million euros, the tomato with 769 million euros, and then in the fruit segment, the strawberry with 678 million euros and the blueberry with 529 million euros.