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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 […]

Apricot

Spain – one of the earliest suppliers in Europe A small stone fruit with orange/red blush skin, with orange, aromatic flesh. Main production areas in Murcia, Valencia, Aragón and Lleida. Spain has moved towards varieties with higher sweetness (brix), better firmness and improved appearance. Spain is one of the earliest suppliers in Europe.

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 […]

Aubergine

Spain – a leading producer of Aubergine Spain is one of Europe’s main aubergine exporters, with production centred in Almería (greenhouses) and complemented by Murcia and open-field summer crops. It plays a key role in supplying EU markets during winter and spring. Main export season September to April, with reduced summer production mostly for domestic/regional […]

Avocado

Spain – Europe’s largest producer of Avocado Spain is currently the main producer of avocados in Europe, the majority being cultivated in the region of Andalucía. In Spain, various avocado varieties are grown, the most common and commercially important being the Hass avocado. Other avocado varieties are Bacon and Fuerte.

Beetroot

A growing export crop in Spain Fresh beetroot is a small but growing export crop in Spain, driven mainly by demand from Northern European supermarkets, organic markets, and premium retail. Production is concentrated in southern Spain, especially Cádiz and Andalucía, where the climate allows winter and spring harvesting for European supply gaps. Unlike carrots, beetroot […]

Blueberry

Spain – a top supplier in Europe Spain is one of Europe’s top blueberry suppliers, especially early in the year, supplying blueberries when most European countries are not yet in season. Main production area in Huelva. The season starts in early January, with peak season until May. Blueberries have a sweet to sweet-tart flavour, firm […]

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 […]

Butternut Squash

A fast-growing export vegetable in Spain Butternut squash is one of Spain’s fastest-growing export vegetables. Spain has become a major supplier to European supermarkets, particularly during the autumn and winter, complementing production from Portugal and overseas origins. Production is concentrated in Murcia, Castilla-La Mancha, Andalucía, Extremadura, Valencia, and Castilla y León. The season starts in […]

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 […]

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.

Celery

Spain – a leading producer of Celery Spain is one of Europe’s leading exporters of fresh celery, supplying supermarkets and foodservice operators across Europe throughout the winter and spring. Murcia is the main production region, with additional production in Valencia, Alicante, Navarra, and Castilla-La Mancha. The season starts in September and lasts until May, with […]

Cherry

Spain – a top supplier in Europe Spain is one of Europe’s leading cherry exporters, especially early in the season. Main production area in Extremadura, but also Aragón, Catalonia, Alicante and Granada. The season starts in early April and normally lasts until July.

Chinese Cabbage

A speciality export crop in Spain Chinese cabbage (Napa cabbage, Chinese leaf, or Hakusai) is a well-established specialty export crop in Spain. Although production volumes are much lower than iceberg lettuce or broccoli, Spain is one of Europe’s main winter suppliers, particularly to Northern Europe. Production is concentrated in Murcia, Valencia, Almería, Navarra, and Castilla […]

Clementine

Citrus from the famous Valencia region Iberica Fruit, based in Valencia – a region famous for its great citrus and the largest producer of clementines in Spain – offers the finest varieties of clementines. The season starts in September with the early harvest Satsumas, having a thinner and more yellow skin. In October, the varieties […]

Cucumber

Spain – a leading producer of Cucumber Spain is one of Europe’s main fresh cucumber suppliers, especially from Almería (greenhouses) and to a lesser extent Granada and Murcia. Main export season September to May, with reduced summer production mostly for domestic/regional supply.

Daikon

A traditional Spanish turnip Spain has become an important winter supplier of fresh daikon for European markets. Production is mainly export-oriented and concentrated in southern coastal growing regions. Spain is competitive because it can supply fresh daikon during winter when northern Europe has limited field production.

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 […]

Fresh Carrot

Spain – a leading producer of Fresh Carrots Spain is one of Europe’s leading producers and exporters of fresh carrots, supplying supermarkets and foodservice markets throughout the year. The largest production areas are mainly in southern and central regions such as Andalucía and Castilla y León. The main harvest season in Spain is usually from […]

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 […]

Garlic

Spain – a leading producer of Garlic Spain is one of the largest garlic producers and exporters in Europe and a major global exporter. Spanish garlic is highly regarded for its flavour, long shelf life, and quality. Production is concentrated in Castilla-La Mancha, Andalucía, Castilla y León, Extremadura, and Valencia. New harvest season from May […]

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 […]

Grapefruit

Citrus from the famous Valencia region Iberica Fruit, based in Valencia – a region famous for its great citrus – offers the finest varieties of grapefruit. Spain is a leading producer of grapefruit in Europe, with a season running from October to May. It is mainly cultivated in Valencia, Murcia and Andalucía. The most common […]

Green Asparagus

Spain – a leading producer of Green Asparagus Green asparagus is one of Spain’s highest-value fresh vegetable exports. Spain is among Europe’s leading producers and exporters, supplying premium asparagus mainly to Germany, France, the UK, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Scandinavia. Production is concentrated in Granada, Málaga, Seville, Córdoba, Jaén, Navarra, and Castilla-La Mancha. The season […]

Hammer Turnip

A traditional Spanish turnip Hammer turnip is a traditional elongated white turnip variety widely grown in southern Spain for fresh export markets. It is especially common in Andalucía and Cádiz export programs.

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 […]

Kiwi

Fresh winter supply from Spain Spanish kiwis are usually harvested from October to November, with stored fruit available until May. Peak export season is December to March, when the kiwis have top flavour and freshness. Main production area in Spain is Galicia, followed by Asturias, Basque Country and Navarra. Kiwis from Spain have a balanced […]

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 […]

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.

Lemon

Spain – one of the longest lemon seasons in the world Iberica Fruit, based in Valencia – a region famous for its great citrus – offers the finest varieties of lemon. Spanish lemons have their peak season from autumn through spring. The most popular variety, Primafiori, starts in October and lasts until April, followed by […]

Lime

Citrus from the famous Valencia region Iberica Fruit, based in Valencia – a region famous for its great citrus – offers the finest varieties of limes. Spain produces mainly Tahiti/Persian lime, especially in Valencia, Murcia and Málaga. The lime trees can flower several times a year. Peak season in Spain usually runs from August until […]

Mango

Spain – Europe’s largest producer of Mango Spain is the only major mango producer in Europe. Spanish mangoes are left to ripen naturally on the tree before harvest, which gives them superior taste and aroma compared to imported tropical mangoes picked early for shipping. Different mango varieties are cultivated in Spain, primarily in Andalucía thanks […]

Nectarine

Long Spanish season of Nectarine A smooth-skinned mutation of peach, with yellow flesh (most common), or white flesh, sweet with firm texture. Mainly produced in the regions of Murcia, Lleida, Aragón, Extremadura and Andalusia. Long season in Spain, from early April until the last varieties in October.

Onion

Spain – a leading producer of Onion Spain is one of the largest onion producers and exporters in Europe, supplying fresh onions almost year-round thanks to a combination of early, main-season, and long-storage varieties. Spanish onions are exported throughout Europe and to overseas markets due to their excellent quality, large bulb size, and long shelf […]

Orange

Iberica Fruit, based in Valencia – a region famous for its great citrus and the largest producer of oranges in Spain – offers the finest varieties of oranges. The season begins in autumn as temperatures fall, starting with the Navel varieties – Spain’s core winter oranges. The sweet Navelina is usually the first Spanish orange […]

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 […]

Paraguayo

A signature Spanish product The flat peach Paraguayo is one of the most characteristic and commercially important summer fruits in Spain. A flat variety of peach, with white or yellow flesh. Very sweet with high brix, low acidity and easy to eat. Very popular both in Spain and in Europe. Paraguayo originates from a natural […]

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.

Peach

Spain – one of Europe’s largest exporters of Peach Spain is one of Europe’s largest peach exporters. Harvest starts in Andalusia (Seville, Huelva) in April/May, followed by Murcia and Extremadura in May, usually by then with better colour and size, and higher levels of brix. Peak season in June-August, now from the Aragón area, with […]

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 […]

Pepper

Spain – a leading producer of Pepper Spain is one of Europe’s most important pepper producers and exporters, especially from Almería (greenhouses), Murcia, Alicante, and some open-field production in summer. Spanish peppers are a key part of the EU winter vegetable supply chain. Main export season September to April, with reduced summer production mostly for […]

Persimmon / Kaki

High-quality product from Valencia Spain is one of the leading producers of persimmons (kakis) in Europe, Valencia being the most important region for its cultivation. Persimmon from Valencia is known for its high-quality and sweet varieties, the most important one being Rojo Brillante.

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 […]

Plum

Spain – one of the longest seasons in Europe The main types of plum exported from Spain are black/dark plums, but there are also red, yellow and green plums. Spain has a long plum season compared to other European suppliers, starting in early May and finishing in September/October. Main production area in Extremadura, but also […]

Pointed Cabbage

A growing export crop in Spain Pointed cabbage (also known as Hispi cabbage, Sweetheart cabbage, or Cone cabbage) is a premium specialty cabbage with a growing export market from Spain. Although volumes are much lower than white cabbage or broccoli, demand has increased across Northern Europe due to its sweeter flavour, tender leaves, and shorter […]

Pomegranate

Valencia – main producer of Pomegranate in Spain The Valencia region is one of the main growers of pomegranate in Spain, Spain being the leading producer in Europe. Pomegranate from Valencia is mainly known for its sweet, soft-seeded varieties, the most famous one being Mollar de Elche.

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 […]

Purple Turnip

A traditional Spanish turnip Purple turnips are a traditional and important winter root vegetable segment in Spain’s fresh produce trade, especially for export to France, Portugal, and northern Europe. Mainly grown for fresh wholesale, supermarket retail, bunching, and traditional winter vegetable programs.

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.

Red Cabbage

Spain – an important producer of Red Cabbage Red cabbage is a well-established export brassica in Spain, although production is considerably smaller than white cabbage, broccoli, or cauliflower. Spain is one of the main winter suppliers to Northern Europe, with production concentrated in Murcia, Valencia, Navarra, Castilla y León, and La Rioja. The season starts […]

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 […]

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, […]

Savoy Cabbage

Spain – an important producer of Savoy Savoy cabbage is a premium winter brassica exported from Spain, although in lower volumes than white cabbage, broccoli, or cauliflower. Spain is an important supplier to Northern Europe during the winter months, with production concentrated in Murcia, Navarra, Castilla y León, Valencia, and La Rioja. Savoy cabbage is […]

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 […]

Strawberry

Spain – a top supplier in Europe Spain is one of Europe’s largest strawberry exporters, especially in winter–spring, with a very early and long strawberry season compared to other EU countries. The season starts in December and ends in June, with the main production area in Huelva and some production in Valencia and Catalonia. Strawberries […]

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.

Sweet Corn

An important summer product in Spain Fresh sweet corn is an important summer export product, with Spain being one of Europe’s main summer suppliers. Main production of sweet corn is in Andalucía, Murcia, Valencia, Extremadura, Navarra, Aragón, and Catalonia. The season starts in May and lasts until September.

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 […]

Tomato

Spain – a leading producer of Tomato Spain is one of Europe’s key fresh tomato producers and exporters, especially from Almería (greenhouses) and Granada, Murcia, Alicante, Valencia, Extremadura and the Canary Islands. Tomatoes are primarily classified by fruit type, with individual varieties selected to meet customer specifications for size, colour, flavour, shelf life, and resistance. […]

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) […]

White Cabbage

A traditional Spanish export crop White cabbage (also called green cabbage, round cabbage, or white head cabbage) is one of Spain’s traditional brassica export crops. While export volumes are lower than broccoli and lettuce, Spain is a major winter supplier to European markets, particularly from Murcia, Valencia, Navarra, Castilla y León, and La Rioja. The […]

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 […]

Zucchini

Spain – a leading producer of Zucchini Spain is one of Europe’s leading zucchini exporters, with production heavily concentrated in Almería (greenhouses) and complemented by Murcia, Valencia, and open-field summer crops. It is a key product in the EU winter vegetable supply chain. Main export season September to April, with reduced summer production mostly for […]