DIARIO DEL PUERTO The distribution chain in the fruit and vegetable industry 15 and €57,609,381 in the fourth. In the last year, the average number of employees per 10,000 cubic metres was 3.12 in the first quarter, 3.48 in the second, 3.38 in the third and 3.49 in the fourth quarter. Likewise, the average tonnes handled per cubic metre were 0.22 in the first quarter, 0.29 in the second, 0.26 in the third and 0.28 in the fourth quarter. The average turnover per square metre also increased to €6.67 in the first three months of the year; €7.94 in the second quarter; €8.01 in the third quarter; and €8.23 in the last three months of 2021. PRODUCTS According to ALDEFE, the breakdown by product category in 2021 shows that fish was at the top of the list, with 19.59%, followed by meat and processed products, each with 18.56%. These were followed by vegetables three points behind the first group, with 16.49%, and the bread and miscellaneous segment, with 14.43%. The ranking was completed by dairy products with 9.28% and pharmaceuticals with 3.09%. Although the figures paint a relatively positive picture, it is important not to lose sight of certain variables that could upset this context on the national and international front. According to the Cold Storage Observatory, prepared by ALDEFE in conjunction with the University of Zaragoza through the Communication and Digital Information Research Group, cold storage costs in France are continuing to rise due to record electricity prices. By contrast, Germany’s logistics situation has shown a moderate decline since autumn 2021. The North American cold chain index continues to rise, driven by electricity, mirroring the situation in France. At domestic level, inflation continues to soar due to the continued rise in electricity, fuel and food prices. Initial estimates for 2022 point to an inflationary year, with a delay in the possible moderation of price increases until mid-2022. In addition, Spain’s GDP growth remains below the euro area average, with a cooling of growth forecasts for 2022. Nonetheless, in general terms, the unemployment rate continues to fall. Cold storage costs in France continue to rise due to record electricity prices, a situation that is being replicated in the United States. In contrast, Germany’s logistics situation remains stable and prices are below the levels of autumn 2021. BREAKDOWN OF FROZEN PRODUCTS BY CATEGORY IN SPAIN IN 2021 Source: ALDEFE INDUSTRY TURNOVER BY QUARTER IN 2021 (IN EUROS) PERIOD TURNOVER FIRST QUARTER 46,679,000 SECOND QUARTER 55,558,000 THIRD QUARTER 56,091,590 FOURTH QUARTER 57,609,381 TOTAL 215,937,971 Source: ADELFE. Fish Meat Processed food Vegetables Bread and miscellaneous Dairy products Pharma 19.59% 18.56% 18.56% 16.49% 14.43% 9.28% 3.09%
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