The smallest orange crop in the last twenty years was especially significant in Spain as of December 2022. Simultaneously, there has been a large increase in imports from Egypt, part of which have been destined for re-export. In view of the trend, it is worth asking whether Spain is losing its leadership in orange production and exports to its main competitor, Egypt.
The export of oranges from Spain in the 2022-2023 season, compared to the figures of the previous season (Figure below), is clearly lower, especially from the end of December onwards.
At the same time, a very significant increase in imports took place, between January and May 2023 and it is already known that in June of this year more than 15,000 tons have been imported from Egypt and during the first three weeks of July about 10,000 tons.
Source: agroberichtenbuitenland.nl
