Spanish exports of fresh fruit and vegetables experienced a decline of 3% by volume between January and November 2025 compared to the same period of the previous year, reaching 10,6 million tons. According to data processed by FEPEXThis decline is due to the drop in vegetable exports, although the total value of foreign sales grew by 5%, reaching 16.601 billion euros.
Uneven performance in the vegetable subsector
The vegetable segment was primarily responsible for the overall decline in volume. Through November, shipments stood at 4,7 billion tons, which represents a 6% contraction compared to 2024. However, not all products followed this negative trend.
El cucumber It positioned itself as the most exported and best-performing vegetable, registering a 5% growth to reach 658.535 tons. In contrast, key crops such as tomatoes suffered notable declines. tomato It was the most affected product, with a 15% decrease in its shipments abroad.
| Vegetable | Volume (Tons) | Variation vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Cucumber | 658.535 | + 5 % |
| Pepper | 648.708 | -7% |
| Lettuce, Red Lettuce | 642.165 | -1% |
| Tomato | 499.220 | -15% |
Stability in fruit and rebound in citrus
Unlike vegetables, the fruit sector showed technical stability in terms of volume. Total exports 5.949.427 tonnes , a figure virtually identical to that recorded in 2024 (5.944.392 tons).
Citrus fruits led the category, with the following standing out: orange with one million tons exported and a 7% increase. Other seasonal products such as melon and watermelon also showed positive data, while stone fruit presented mixed results, with declines in nectarines and flat peaches.
| Fruit | Volume (Tons) | Variation vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | 1.000.000 (approx.) | + 7 % |
| Watermelon | 818.674 | + 4 % |
| Melon | 370.379 | + 10 % |
| Strawberry | 263.384 | + 4 % |
| Nectarine | 332.615 | -2% |
| Paraguayan | 183.571 | -10% |
Increase in value and statistical sources
Despite the reduction in total volume shipped, export profitability showed positive signs. The accumulated value through November amounted to 16.601 millones de euros (+5%). Breaking down these figures, we observe that:
- fruits They contributed 9.527 billion euros, an increase of 8%.
- vegetables They generated 7.074 billion euros, maintaining the same figure as the previous year.
These data come from Departamento de Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales from the Agencia Tributaria and have been made public by the Secretaría de Estado de Comercio of the Ministerio de Economía, Comercio y Empresa, and were subsequently prosecuted by the federation FEPEXThe analysis covers tariff chapters 07 and 08, excluding processed fruit items.
Key points and frequently asked questions about fruit and vegetable exports 2025
Why has the total export volume decreased?
The 3% decrease in global volume is mainly due to the 6% drop in vegetable exports, as the fruit segment has remained stable compared to 2024.
Which products have performed the best and worst?
Melon (+10%) and orange (+7%) stand out for their increases, while the tomato has been the most affected crop with a 15% drop in its exported volume.
How has the economic value of exports evolved?
The value has grown by 5%, totaling €16.601 billion. This increase has been driven by fruit, which saw an 8% rise in value, while vegetables maintained their stable revenue.
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