Although Middle East continues to be the main customer of Spanish alfalfa, Spanish exports to China has gained prominence in the last two seasons. In MY2019/20, they represented 24% of total exports, according to a USDA report.
Fig. 1. Total Spanish Exports of Fodder by Country of Destination
The COVID-19 pandemic has not affected exports in terms of consumption patterns. However, since the beginning of MY2020/21, Spanish fodder exports, as other sectors, are facing pandemic-related logistical challenges in transport. As agricultural operations were considered an essential activity under Spain’s coronavirus confinement measures, alfalfa field operations continued to function normally.
The full report in English can be found here: https://bit.ly/2Cl67f0
Source: USDA-Foreign Agricultural Service