Andalusian meat exports reach a new record high of €263 million euros after growing by 13.9% in the first half of the year

Andalusian meat exports reach a new record high of €263 million euros after growing by 13.9% in the first half of the year

Andalusia recorded a new record for meat product exports in the first half of 2021 by reaching 263 million, the highest figure achieved by the community for this period since there have been comparable records (1995), thanks to a 13.9% increase in sales compared to the first half of 2020, benefiting all Andalusian provinces and 16 of its first 20 foreign markets. These data are provided by Extenda.

 OnTech is working to boost the Agrotech sector in Andalusia

OnTech is working to boost the Agrotech sector in Andalusia

The agri-food industry is the main industry in Andalusia. With an annual turnover of 17,000 million euros, it has more than 6,000 companies, generates 68,000 jobs, and is key to boosting rural development. Andalusia’s position and growth as an agro-industrial power depend to a large extent on innovation and the application of new technologies. For this reason, the OnTech Innovation technology cluster is focusing a large part of its efforts on promoting agro-technology and innovative projects applied to the different stages of the agri-food process.

 Andalusia breaks its record in agri-food exports in 2020

Andalusia breaks its record in agri-food exports in 2020

February 28, 2021

Andalusia’s agri-food exports closed the 2020 financial year with a new export record of 11,255 million euros, its best historical record since comparable data has been available (1995), while also contributing a record trade surplus of 7,040 million euros to the regional economy.