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This report focuses on specific Spanish certification requirements that differ from or are in addition to EU-harmonized certification. Compared to 2023, this report contains new country-specific certificates as well as updated links to relevant information sources and contacts.

This report is an update of GAIN report SP2023-0036. It outlines the legislation applicable to the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly focusing on those rules that differ from EU legislation.

In 2015, Spain shows signs of real improvement in its economic situation. The country is slowly finally coming out of the economic crisis and consumers are going back to bars and restaurants.

In 2014, Spain imported $2.2 billion of agricultural, fish and forest products from the United States, up almost 11 percent compared to the previous year...

After plummeting in MY2014/15, Spain’s olive oil production is anticipated to return to average levels in MY2015/16.

In Calendar Year (CY) 2014, Spain imported $2.2 billion of agricultural, fish and forest products from the United States, up 11 percent compared to the previous year...

Spanish broiler production increased by 10 percent 2014 compared to the previous year, due to lower feed prices and an expected higher demand on domestic consumption and extra EU exports.

After last season bumper cotton plantings, area planted to cotton in MY 2015/16 has gone down.