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Russia is the largest non-EU client for Spanish tomatoes

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Russia has become the largest non-EU client for Spanish tomatoes after doubling its purchases during the first semester of 2013, reaching 24.06 million kilos, according to data from the Department of Customs and Special Taxes of the Ministry of Economy, processed by FEPEX.
The second largest non-EU destination during this period was Belarus, which imported a total of 5.62 million kilos of fresh Spanish tomatoes.

As a whole, Spanish tomato exports during the first semester of 2013 have increased by 9.5% compared to the same period last year, totalling 640,960 tonnes, due to the EU’s growth, as well as that of the aforementioned countries.
Of the 640,960 tonnes of Spanish tomatoes exported, a total of 602,425 tonnes were shipped to the European Union (94%), with an increase of 7% compared to the same period last year. Within the EU, Germany is the main recipient with 132,888 tonnes; 11% more than in 2012. It is followed by France, with 95,471 tonnes (+5%) and the UK with 87,781 tonnes (+3%).
This growth in tomato exports, Spain’s most exported vegetable, is mainly due to the increase in demand from the EU and the continent, as according to FEPEX, the volumes exported to other markets of potential interest are very small, mainly as a result of barriers to imports in the shape phytosanitary protocols. The total volume of exports to markets outside the EU was 244 tonnes, just 0.04% of the total.

Source: www.freshplaza.com

Almost 190 tons of fruits and vegetables were not allowed to Russia

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Last week, the specialists of the Central Laboratory of Russia revealed the poor quality of imported fruit and vegetables of a total weight of 187.2 tons from Turkey, Bulgaria, and from Belgium.
According to the research, 131.6 tonnes of nectarines, peaches, and pears from Spain and France, 55.1 tons of grapes from Turkey and Bulgaria, as well as half a ton of lettuce leaf from Belgium were contaminated with pesticide residues and nitrates.
Source: www.fruit-inform.com

Russia takes on more Valencian citrus

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Exports increased 200 per cent over past three seasons, according to reports in Spain

Citrus exports from the Valencia region of Spain to the Russian market have soared over the past three years, growing by over 200 per cet.

According to Empresa Exterior, shipments to Russia jumped by 203.5 per cent between 2009/10 and 2011/12, with volumes growing to 65,194 tonnes from 21,475 tonnes.

During the three-year period, total citrus exports from Valencia to all markets grew 12.6 per cent, amounting to sales of 2.76m tonnes.

Source: www.fruitnet.com

Russia has become the main market for Spanish fruit and vegetables

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The integration of Russia to the World Trade Organization (WTO) came into effect on August 22 after 18 years of negotiations. Russia has become the main market for the export of fruit and vegetables from Spain.

Exports of fruits and vegetables from Spain to Russia in 2011 stood at 243,027 tons, 47% more than in 2010, making Russia the first non-EU member market for Spanish fruit and vegetables. Spanish vegetable export to Russia in 2011 reached 35,276 tons compared to 23,877 tons in 2010, 48% more, due to increased exports of cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce. Fruit shipments totalled 207,751 tons, compared to 141,259 tons in 2010, 47% more. Peaches, nectarines and tangerines were the most imported fruit by Russia from Spain.

In 2011 Russia accounted for 30% of total exports from Spain to countries outside the EU, which stood at 814,896 tons.

For 2012 Russia still remains the main destination of Spanish fruit and vegetable exports, since in February shipments grew 50% compared to the same months of 2011, totalling 47,362 tons, according to the latest information updated by the Department of Customs and Excise Tax Agency, processed by FEPEX. After the final integration of Russia in the WTO, there is concern from FEPEX to establish an adequate policy to maintain the good performance of exports of fruits and vegetables.

Source: www.freshplaza.com