Portugal is the official partner country for Fruit Logistica taking place in Berlin from 4-6 February 2015.
Messe Berlin CEO Christian Göke said annual fresh produce exports from Portugal have grown by around an average rate of eight per cent over the past three years.
“This shows that people around the world are discovering the impressive quality of fresh produce from Portugal,” he added.
Portugal Fresh, the country’s national association of fruit, vegetable and flower exporters, said exports have grown in total by 26 per cent over the past three years, from €780 million in 2010 to €983 million in 2013.
Last year, Portugal’s fresh produce industry was worth €2.6 billion, with exports accounting for almost €1 billion. Most exports are sent to European countries, with other important customers including South America and the Arab states.
Portugal first exhibited at Fruit Logistica in 2000.
