Fresh Produce – Trade & Market Updates

Ecuador remained the largest exporter, shipping 6.5 million tons, or nearly 32% of the global total, according to the data.

The five-day figures reflect Rwanda’s broader horticultural expansion, with avocados emerging as a leading export.

Blueberries, fresh grapes, asparagus, and mandarins remain exposed to the new tax.

Both parties agreed on an action plan to strengthen production protection and ensure export continuity, though they did not specify details.

Fruit and vegetable producers in the EU have previously relied on Russian demand for apples, pears, tomatoes and other produce.