gain report sp3030 page 1 of 15 required public distribution date 9 29 2003 number spain exporter guide annual approved by lloyd j fleck us embassy prepared magdalena escudero highlights s economy is growing again according to oecd gdp will grow 2 percent in compared only 0 5 the overall euro area unemployment decreasing while consumers purchasing power gaining changes consumer habits are boosting demand for processed and ready eat products seafood largest food imported with a total value 3 8 billion 2002 takes this market has many opportunities there also good exports nuts snacks cake mixes some tropical fruits such as mangoes includes psd no trade matrix madrid sp1 sp usda foreign agricultural service global agriculture information network template version 07 i summary availability demographics consumption 4 profile advantages challenges