Murcia table grape exports rise 19% to record 292 million in 2025

Foreign sales set a new record

Foreign sales of table grapes from Spain’s Region of Murcia increased 19% in 2025 and reached a record 292 million, according to Europa Press. The reported result marks a new high for one of the region’s prominent fresh-fruit businesses and indicates that Murcia-grown grapes continued to gain ground in markets outside Spain.

The information provided does not specify whether the 292 million figure represents a particular currency, nor does it disclose export tonnage, average prices or a breakdown by destination. It therefore does not show how much of the 19% increase came from higher shipment volumes, stronger prices or a change in the mix of varieties and markets. Even so, the headline growth rate points to a substantial expansion in the value of foreign sales during the year.

Implications for the supply chain

For growers, packing companies and exporters, a 19% annual increase can support investment in production, harvesting, sorting, cold storage and packaging. Table grapes are sold as a fresh product, so commercial performance depends not only on vineyard output but also on consistent quality, rapid handling and reliable delivery. A record export result consequently reflects activity across the wider regional supply chain rather than at farms alone.

The data also matter for importers and retailers buying Spanish fruit. Continued growth from Murcia implies a larger commercial presence for the region’s suppliers and potentially greater availability during their marketing season. However, without figures for tonnes, destination countries or prices, the report cannot establish whether buyers received more fruit or whether the record was primarily driven by higher unit values.

Exporters will be watching whether the 2025 pace can be sustained. Fresh-produce sales can change with crop size, quality, logistics and conditions in destination markets. The record of 292 million provides a strong comparison point for subsequent seasons, but assessing competitiveness will require volume and price data alongside the sales value.

Murcia to host industry symposium

The result comes before Murcia hosts the XI International Table Grape Symposium from 28 September to 2 October. The event will place the region’s grape industry in an international setting and give producers and other market participants an opportunity to examine production and commercial developments.

For Murcia, the timing connects a record year in foreign sales with greater visibility among the global table grape industry. The central question for companies will be whether the 19% gain represents a durable expansion of demand or a result shaped mainly by the conditions of a single season. More detailed figures on shipments, prices and markets will be needed to answer that question.