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In 2020, Spain imported $1.67 billion of agricultural, fish and forest products from the United States. Outside the European Union Member States, the United States was the second largest origin of Spanish agricultural and related imports after Brazil.

This report focuses on specific Spanish certification requirements that differ or are in addition to EU-harmonized certification.

The European Parliament ruled that each Member State (MS) will be able to decide the use of GMOs in their territories.

In (FY) 2014, Spain imported $2.2 billion of agricultural, fish and forest products from the United States, up 19 percent compared to 2013 and the highest import figure on record.

Spain is expected to grow modestly in 2014. The growth in exports, foreign investment and a better performance in the tourist sector are the basis of the economic recovery.