The Region of Murcia in 2013 exported fruits and vegetables worth 2,266 million euros, 13.5 percent more than in 2012, which placed him at the head of Spain in horticultural exports, with 28 percent of total exports.
The Director General of GRUVENTA, Fermín Sánchez Navarro, "the fruit and vegetables have a high murcianas internationalising character and in this regard, based on data provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, in 2013 there was an increase of 13 5 percent in the regional going from 1,997 million recorded in 2012 to 2,266 last year "exports.
The owner of GRUVENTA also pointed out that "28 percent of fruits and vegetables exported from Spain come from Murcia. Clearly there is a great export potential and is necessary to promote the international dimension of fruits and vegetables through based on a strategic policy to continue backing new export markets. "
Great export potential
Spain exported last year amounting to 4.814 million, of which 1,139 million (24%) came from Murcia.
In this sense, Fermín Sánchez has also stated that "it is vital to work together to advance the promotion, management and concentration of supply, which are key chapters to Murcia horticultural sector more competitive and profitable."
Source: Agencias