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The unprecedented heatwave in June across much of the European Union attracted attention to the outlook for the MY2019/20 EU28 grain crop.

Spain is a member of the European Union (EU) and it follows EU directives and regulations.

In 2018, Spain imported $2.2 billion in agricultural, seafood and forest products from the United States.

After a rather dry winter, April rains initially improved yield projections for Northern grain regions.

In Fiscal Year (FY) 2017, Spain imported $1.7 billion worth of agricultural, fish and forest products from the United States.

Spain pulse production lags far behind domestic demand.

Spain is the largest grower of Bt corn in the EU-28 and has traditionally defended a science-based approach to agricultural biotechnology decisions.

In 2016, Spain imported $1.8 billion of agricultural, fish and forest products from the United States.

Spain continues to break tourist records with the number of tourists visiting the country.

In Fiscal Year (FY) 2017, Spain imported $1.7 billion worth of agricultural, fish and forest products from the United States.

The total MY2017/18 EU-28 grain crop is revised up 2 MMT to 304 MMT, due to improved outlooks for both the wheat and corn crops.

Over the past years the Spanish pork industry has concentrated on exports and won market share from the United States.