Dry fruits and nuts · importers
Spain ranks eighth of 96 at $4.7B in the fruit and nuts chapter, even though it is a significant fruit and nut grower itself.
| Market | HS 08 imports |
|---|---|
| United States | $26.0B |
| China | $20.2B |
| Germany | $13.3B |
| Netherlands | $8.5B |
| United Kingdom | $7.2B |
Figures are for the whole of HS chapter 08 (edible fruit and nuts). Source: UN Comtrade, as reported by national authorities; latest available year per market.
Countries with their own orchards often import shelled or processed nuts for manufacturing, buy varieties they do not grow, or handle goods for re-export. Spain is a well-known producer of some tree crops, so the $4.7B is more likely to reflect processing and trade needs than a shortage of supply. This is a general pattern, not a claim about a specific year.
The right question for a seller is what the buyer cannot source at home.
Canada is above at $6.1B and India just below at $4.5B. Spain’s 2.9% share of reported world imports is close to India’s and Italy’s, so the order may shift. The chapter is 1.0% of total imports of $451.3B and ranks 24th among Spain’s import chapters.
A processor needs consistent size, low defects and stable moisture. A packer wants clean appearance and reliable delivery to meet retail programmes. Ask about the intended use, the grade and the certificates required, and confirm current food-safety and import rules with the authorities.
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Germany, China, France and Italy are the largest overall sources. That covers all goods and hints at intra-European links but not nut origins. The $4.7B covers all edible fruit and nuts, fresh and dried. Re-exports and reporting gaps can distort the ranking.
Shipment records for the nut and dried-fruit headings identify consignees; this site’s free marketplace lets you reach them.
Eighth of 96 markets at $4.7B in 2024, a 2.9% share of reported world imports. Canada is above at $6.1B and India below at $4.5B.
To supply processors, add varieties it does not grow, or handle re-export trade.
No. It covers all edible fruit and nuts.
Search shipment records for the relevant headings and review consignee names and quantities.
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