Portugal is Fruit Logistica 2015 partner country
Portugal is making its largest appearance ever at the leading international trade fair for fresh produce marketing. The country is looking forward to attracting even more international buyers and further strengthening its profile as a supplier of quality products.
Messe Berlin CEO Dr. Christian Göke, "Portugal offers a wide range of fruits and vegetables throughout the year. Annual exports have increased at an average rate of 8% over the past three years. This shows that people around the world are discovering the impressive quality of fresh produce from Portugal."
The figures reported by Portugal Fresh, the national association of fruit, vegetable and flower exporters, clearly reflect the country's growing export volume. Fresh produce exports increased by 26% over the past three years, from EUR 780 million in 2010 to EUR 983 million in 2013.
Last year, Portugal produced fruits and vegetables worth EUR 2.6 billion, with exports accounting for almost EUR 1 billion. Most of the country's exports are sent to European countries. Other important customers include South America and the Arab states.
Portugal first exhibited at Fruit Logistica in 2000. The Portuguese pavilion has been organised by Portugal Fresh since 2011.