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Spanish nuts and dried fruit striving to enhance in Europe markets
According to trade sources, Span’s nuts and dried fruit industry is looking to broaden their footprint within the European Union (EU), in a global context characterized by US tariffs and the emergence of new markets, such as those in Mercosur and China.
Presently, the nut industry is encountering trade obstacles after enacting the US’s a 15 percent tariff on specific European goods; the EU is suggesting a 500,000-tonne import quota for American nuts at a 0 percent tariff.
Josep Maria Pelegri, Director of the Spanish Dried Fruit Association (AFSE), stated that the effects of these policies are still uncertain. There is an increasing interest from European ingredient companies and retailers in Mediterranean almonds and local products associated with the Mediterranean diet.
He highlighted giving some instances, the German retailer Edeka has opted to offer Iberian almonds rather than Californian almonds in its outlets. Pelegrí anticipates that Spanish almonds will solidify their standing in the European market in the medium term and emphasized the commitment of domestic trade to bolster local production.
Meanwhile, the Mercosur agreement has opened up new commercial avenues for Spanish nuts, granting access to a market comprising approximately 700 million individuals. Pelegrí underscored that the sector is currently enjoying a favorable climate in both the EU and Latin America.
Sources said that China represents a burgeoning market. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is in discussions with China regarding the export of pistachio nuts. The outlook seems promising, yet Pelegrí advocates for streamlined, pragmatic phytosanitary protocols.
Pere Ferré, the president of the Spanish Almond and Hazelnut Exporters’ Association (SAB-Almendrave), also pointed out that nuts are gaining increasing recognition within the industry and are associated with health advantages. He also stressed their potential as components in products like milk or almond flour.
Recent production patterns have been encouraging, especially for almonds and pistachios, as indicated by official statistics. For the 2025-2026 season, the MAPA anticipates almond production to reach 467,521 tonne, representing a 24 percent increase compared to the previous season and an 8 percent rise above the average of the last 5 years.
