Pear
Spain – an important producer of Pear Spain is one of Europe’s important pear producers, but more regional than global-export oriented (compared with apples or citrus). Spain cultivates a wide range of pears, mainly in the northern and northeastern regions, where the cooler, more temperate climate is ideal for these crops. While Spain is not […]
Apple
Catalonia – top region of production in Spain Spain cultivates a wide range of apples, mainly in the northern and northeastern regions, where the cooler, more temperate climate is ideal for these crops. While Spain is not the largest producer of apples and pears in Europe (compared to countries like Poland or Italy), it still […]
Grape
Spain – a key supplier in Europe Spain is one of Europe’s key suppliers of fresh table grapes, with a long export window and a very structured trade. The season starts in early May in Murcia, peaks in August-October and finishes with the late season in Alicante in October-December. The white seedless grape is the […]
Piel de Sapo
A traditional Spanish melon An oval-shaped melon with a dark green rind with mottled spots (“toad skin”) and white to pale green flesh. Juicy texture and excellent shelf life, great for export (one of the most export-friendly melons). The most important melon type in Spain, the “standard Spanish melon” in trade. Main regions of production […]
Galia
Spain – a top supplier in Europe A round-shaped melon with a netted rind (like cantaloupe) and green to light green flesh. The skin turns yellow/golden when ripe and the taste is strong and sweet with high sugar level. Spain is one of Europe’s main Galia suppliers in summer. Main regions of production in Andalucía […]
Cantaloupe
Spain – a top supplier in Europe A round-shaped melon with a netted or lightly ribbed rind and orange flesh. It has a stronger aromatic flavour than yellow melon, but is more sensitive in logistics and has a shorter shelf life. Spain is a key supplier of cantaloupe/Charentais to EU markets in summer. Main regions […]
Yellow Melon
Spain – a top supplier in Europe A bright yellow melon with pale white/yellow, firm flesh. Yellow melon is more durable than cantaloupe and watermelon, but has less flavour. Spain is a major European supplier in summer with a long production window. Main regions of production in Andalucía (early season), Murcia (early and mid-season), and […]
Watermelon
Spain – a top supplier in Europe Spanish watermelons are sweet and consistent, with uniform shape and colour, and a good shelf life, which makes them ideal for export. Watermelons are exported in seeded, seedless and mini segments. Spain is one of Europe’s largest watermelon exporters. Main producing regions are Andalucía (early season), Murcia (mid-season) […]
Raspberry
Spain – a top winter supplier in Europe Spain is one of Europe’s main winter raspberry suppliers, alongside Morocco and Portugal, with main production area in Huelva. Raspberries are extremely delicate, with a very short shelf life compared to other berries, and a sweet-tart flavour and bright red colour.