Spain: Melon exports down 7% in October 2008

339,853 tonnes of melons exported in Jan-Oct 2008

Spanish pepper exports totalled 341,641 tonnes from January to October 2008, an increase of 25% in comparison with the same period in 2007, according to the Spanish Federation of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters (FEPEX). Spain is the world's leading exporter of fruit and vegetables and one of the biggest producers as well.

F&V October exports

Export figures for all fruit and vegetables from Spain totalled 643,512 tonnes in October 2008, an increase of 8% in comparison with October 2007. In terms of their value, exports increased 8,5% to a total of EUR 519 million.

F&V October imports

F&V import figures showed a decrease of 13% in October 2008, totalling 213,514 tonnes. In terms of their value, imports decreased 7,5% to a total of EUR 122,5 million.

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