The total imported volume reached 3,4 million tons, generating an expenditure of 4.110 billion euros.
Detailed categorical analysis reveals that fruits These were the factors that drove the greatest growth in value. From January to September, fruit imports totaled 1,8 million tons (+7,5%), an increase of 17% in value, up to 2.902 million euros.
While banana It remains the most purchased fruit abroad (314.853 tons), it is the avocado which shows a spectacular takeoff. Its imports grew by 22% by volume (244.785 tons), reaching a value of 496 million euros, with a year-on-year increase of 3%. Kiwi It also experienced a strong increase, with a 10% rise in volume and an 18% increase in value.
In contrast, some traditional fruits showed declines: The orange It fell significantly, 35% in volume and 9% in value. apple It fell by 2% in volume, although its value rose by 6%.
Vegetables: Potato, Tomato and Onion at the top
In the segment of the vegetablesPurchases from abroad grew by 5% in volume and 4% in value, totaling 1,6 million tons and 1.208 billion euros.
La potato It remains the most imported vegetable, with 931.987 tons. However, the most notable growth was experienced by tomatowhose imports skyrocketed 10% by volume and an amazing 51% in valuetotaling 230 million euros. onion It also registered a considerable increase, with a 35% rise in volume and an 18% increase in value.
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