The organic products are celebrating in Spain. They are breaking their own records despite not having the relevance that they have in other EU countries. Does the coronavirus pandemic have anything to do with it? coronavirus? What role do exports play in this matter? Keep reading and discover all the keys.
Pandemic and ecology
The pandemic of coronavirus has not been an obstacle to sales of organic products. Moreover, it has enhanced them. Thus, according to a recent report of the Department of agriculture Spanish, spending on this type of food increased by 7% during the year 2020. «Analysis of the characterization and projection of Spanish organic production in 2020» is the name of the document that confirms this change in trend.
It reaches very interesting conclusions, such as that Spain ranks ninth in the world for absolute spending on organic products. This reached the 2.528 millones de euros by Spanish consumers last year. In turn, he comments that the proportion of the food market occupied by organic products corresponds to 2'48%. This figure represents a increase of 10% 2019 since.
Before referring to the different sectors, we want to comment that the expenditure per person was 53,41 euros in 2019. This means an increase of 6,10% compared to the previous year. As for the most consumed vegetable products, these are ffresh routes (15%), fresh vegetables (13%), confectionery and bakery(6%), oil (4%) and wine (2%). Regarding those of animal origin, we point out meat (15%), milk and dairy (7,5%); sea products (4,2%), eggs (2,2%) and miel (1,2%).
The trade balance of organic products
On the other hand, exports of organic products increased by Present in several = 17%. have assumed 1.165 millones de euros, while imports accounted for 1.014 millones de euros. Therefore, the Spanish trade balance is negative. Within the products of vegetable origin, fresh vegetables and legumes are the most important. Is about a quarter of exports!
On the other hand, we comment that the ecological surface registered in 2020 reached the 2,44 million hectares. In this manner grows 3,52% more than in 2019. Of all this, the Present in several = 52% corresponds to meadows and pastures. How about? Do you think we can get used to it? Is this the immediate future of the primary sector in Spain? We will go see. Meanwhile we leave you this article about the minister's plans louis planes for organic production.
