In an impressive display of growth, Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables have surged in 2025, marking a significant shift in the country’s produce market dynamics.
Data processed by Fepex from the Department of Customs and Special Taxes reveals a year-on-year increase of 7 per cent in volume and 10 per cent in value during the January to November period.
This equates to a total importation of 4.2 million tonnes valued at €4.99 billion, underscoring the robust demand for fresh produce in Spain.
The importation of fresh vegetables alone saw an 8 per cent increase in volume, reaching 2 million tonnes, while the value rose by 3 per cent to €1.47 billion.
Among these, potatoes maintained their status as the most imported vegetable, with volumes slightly rising by 0.3 per cent to 1.1 million tonnes despite a 15 per cent drop in value to €420 million.
- Spanish fresh produce imports increased 7% in volume and 10% in value.
- Total imports reached 4.2 million tonnes, valued at €4.99 billion.
- Vegetable imports rose 8% in volume, 3% in value, totaling €1.47 billion.
- Tomato imports surged 50% in volume and 43% in value.
- Fruit imports grew 5.5% in volume, with a 12% value increase.
A notable trend was observed in tomato imports, which experienced a remarkable surge, growing by 50 per cent in volume to 290,423 tonnes and increasing in value by 43 per cent to €294 million.
Fruit imports also exhibited significant growth, with a 5.5 per cent increase in volume and a 13.5 per cent rise in value compared to the same period in 2024.
The total fruit imports reached 2.17 million tonnes, valued at €3.52 billion.
Avocados led the charge, with imports jumping 19 per cent in volume to 293,762 tonnes, while their value remained stable at €603 million.
Following avocados, apples were a major import, despite a 2 per cent decline in volume to 173,715 tonnes, their value increased by 5.5 per cent to €190 million.
The import landscape also saw growth in other fruits such as pineapples and kiwifruit.
Pineapple imports increased by 1 per cent to 167,398 tonnes, with a value rise of 12 per cent to €165 million.
Kiwifruit imports climbed by 9 per cent in volume to 166,443 tonnes and saw an 18 per cent increase in value, reaching €419 million.
This growth trajectory highlights the evolving preferences and increasing consumption of fresh produce among Spanish consumers, indicating a vibrant market for both local and international producers.
