Leek
Spain – an important producer of Leek Spain is an important supplier to Northern Europe during autumn, winter, and early spring. Production is concentrated in Castilla y León, Navarra, Murcia, Catalonia, and Galicia. The season starts in September and lasts until May, with moderate availability also during summer.
Romaine Lettuce
Spain – a leading producer of Romaine Spain is one of Europe’s largest exporters of romaine lettuce (Cos lettuce), alongside iceberg. Romaine is a key crop for both the fresh market and the ready-to-eat salad industry, with production concentrated in Murcia, Alicante, Almería, Granada, Navarra, and Castilla-La Mancha. Spain supplies European retailers throughout the winter […]
Fennel
Spain – an important producer of Fennel Spain is one of the main winter suppliers of fresh fennel to Europe. Production is concentrated in Murcia, Valencia, Alicante, Almería, and Navarra, taking advantage of Spain’s mild winter climate. The season starts in September and lasts until May, with limited availability during the summer season from cooler […]
Pak Choi
A growing export crop in Spain Pak choi is a niche but rapidly growing export vegetable in Spain. Production has expanded due to increasing demand from European supermarkets, Asian retailers, and foodservice. Production is concentrated in Murcia, Almería, Valencia, and Navarra. The season starts in September and lasts until May, with limited availability during the […]
Spinach
Spain – a leading producer of Spinach Spain is one of Europe’s leading exporters of fresh spinach, particularly baby leaf spinach for ready-to-eat salads. Production is concentrated in Murcia, Navarra, Castilla-La Mancha, Valencia, and Andalusia, with Murcia dominating winter production. The season starts in September and lasts until May, with limited availability during the summer […]
Iceberg
Spain – a leading producer of Iceberg Spain is the largest exporter of iceberg lettuce in Europe and one of the world’s leading suppliers. More than 70% of Spanish iceberg production is concentrated in Murcia, with additional production in Alicante, Almería, Granada, and Castilla-La Mancha. Spain supplies Europe with iceberg particularly during the autumn, winter, […]
Kale
Spain – an important producer of Kale Kale has become an increasingly important specialty export vegetable in Spain over the last decade, driven by demand from supermarkets and foodservice across Northern Europe. Production is concentrated in Murcia, Navarra, Castilla y León, Valencia, and Andalusia, with the strongest export window during autumn and winter. The season […]
Kohlrabi
A growing export crop in Spain Kohlrabi is a small but growing export vegetable in Spain, mainly produced in Murcia, Valencia, Navarra, and parts of Andalusia, where it complements other winter brassicas such as broccoli, cauliflower, and Romanesco. Spain supplies kohlrabi mainly during the European winter, when local production in Northern Europe is limited. The […]
Artichoke
Spain – a leading producer of Artichoke Spain is the second-largest artichoke producer in the world (after Italy) and the leading exporter within Europe. Production is concentrated in Murcia (over 40% of national production), followed by the Valencian Community, Navarra, and Catalonia. The season starts in October and lasts until May, although limited production can […]