Spain is one of the largest agricultural producers in Western Europe. Southern Spain has a semi-arid Mediterranean climate. One of the main concerns is water and they many projects to reduce the use of water and also desalinate from the bordering seas. In 2021, Spain imported over $1.7 billion in agricultural goods from the US to be used in food production. Spain is a European leader in technology and food manufacturing and has an impressive logistical foothold including some of the most important ports in Europe. Spain’s largest export is citrus and equals 3 million metric tons. Similar to Spain, Portugal raises similar crops and enjoys a long agriculture tradition.