The Coordinadora Estatal de Comercio Justo publishes, once again, its annual report, which allows us to be optimistic about the evolution of Fair Trade. Only in 2019, 138 million euros in turnover were exceeded.60 million more than in 2018.
While it is true that this increase is partly due to the growing uptake of Fairtrade labelled products, this is not the only reason. There has also been an increase in sales to importers and shops, so the balance is very positive.
Spain, therefore, has also experienced growth in average consumer spending, which has risen by 2.92 euros. However, it still represents only 1.4 % of the international total, which implies a smaller increase compared to the average.
Food continues to be at the heart of Fairtrade
Food continues to be the sector that accounts for the largest share of Fairtrade sales. In first place - also with a tendency to increase - are sales of cocoa and sweets, followed by coffee. Tea and other foodstuffs have seen a decline, as have hygiene and cosmetic products.
If we talk about the distribution channels for Fair Trade products, supermarkets are still the leaders, although small Fair Trade shops have experienced growth. The president of the CECJ, A. Abad, stresses that the pandemic has brought us closer to the neighbourhood and that these small shops will serve to bring people closer to a more sustainable alternative.
The report goes on to review various data related to Fair Trade. Amongst others, the countries with the highest trade volume are Peru, India, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic.
In conclusion, the CECJ recalls that it has joined the global movement to call on governments to economic and trade transformation for a fair and sustainable recovery of Covid-19. At AlterNativa3, we fully support this initiative.
Read the Fairtrade annual report here.
- 19-10-20
