In 2023, the subtropical and tropical fruits harvested area in Spain stood at 80.3 thousand hectares. From 2015 to 2023, the harvested area exhibited an overall upward trend, growing from 65.76 to 80.3 thousand hectares. Key yearly variations included notable increases in 2017 (4.17%) and 2020 (4.13%), with a steady Average Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years at 2.47%. However, 2023 saw a marginal decline of 0.19% year-on-year.
Future trends forecast a slight decrease in the harvested area with a projected CAGR of -0.01% over the next five years and an overall decline rate of -0.07%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impact of climate change on yields and harvested areas.
- Adoption of advanced agricultural technologies.
- Market demand shifts for subtropical and tropical fruits.
- Policy changes related to agriculture and trade.
