AGROFOOD

IN THE REGION OF MURCIA

The agrofood sector is the main exporter to Europe, representing 32.5% of employment and 28.3% of production in the region. Murcia is the Spanish region with the highest percentage of land devoted to organic farming and leads the production of 4th-and 5th-range food products.

With only 2.2% of the country’s territory, Murcia accounts for 20% of Spain’s fruit and vegetable exports. Murcia, with excellent conditions for vineyard cultivation and wine-making processes, has three Appellations:Bullas, Jumilla and Yecla.

Over 80% of Murcian wines are exported, mostly to Europe and North America, where it is increasingly popular, but also to Africa and Asia.

Distribution of Export within EU Countries

Evolution in Number of Hectares Subject to Organic Farming Control

Region of Murcia’s Share in National Exports