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 […]
Romanesco
A specialty cauliflower crop in Spain Romanesco is a specialty cauliflower crop in Spain with distinctive spiral florets, lime green colour and mild, nutty flavour. A premium retail product. While volumes are much smaller than white cauliflower or broccoli, Spain is one of Europe’s main suppliers during the winter season, with production concentrated in Navarra, […]
Cauliflower
Spain – a leading producer of Cauliflower Spain is the largest exporter of fresh cauliflower in Europe, supplying supermarkets mainly during the autumn and winter months. Production is concentrated in Murcia, Navarra, Valencia, Castilla y León, and La Rioja, allowing almost year-round availability, with the peak export season from September to May.
Broccoli
Spain – a leading producer of Broccoli Spain is one of the world’s largest exporters of fresh broccoli. Around 400,000 tonnes of fresh broccoli are exported annually, with Murcia accounting for about 80% of export production. The season starts in September, with peak season from October to April. During the summer, production shifts to cooler […]
Swede
A traditional Spanish root vegetable Swede is a cool-season, long-storage crop. Harvest begins in October, and swede is usually available until March.
Potato
Spain – a leading producer of Potato Spain is one of Europe’s major fresh potato producers and an important trading hub for both early potatoes and ware potatoes. Main potato producing regions in Spain are Andalucía, Murcia, Castilla y León, Galicia and Valencia. Spain’s southern regions are especially important because they produce some of the […]
Sweet Potato
Spain – a leading producer of Sweet Potato Spain has become an important European supplier of fresh sweet potatoes, especially for EU retail and wholesale markets. Production is concentrated mainly in Andalusia and Murcia. Early harvest starts in August and stored product lasts until April. The Spanish export market is dominated by orange-fleshed varieties, but […]
Parsnip
A growing export crop in Spain Fresh parsnip is a smaller but growing export vegetable segment in Spain. Although countries like the UK and the Netherlands dominate overall European parsnip production, Spain has an advantage in supplying early and winter-season fresh parsnips when northern climates are limited.