Spain: Grape Market Overview 2021

Grape Market Size in Spain

The Spanish grape market rose rapidly to $X in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grape Production in Spain

In value terms, grape production rose remarkably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Grape production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2020, the average yield of grapes in Spain was estimated at X tonnes per ha, approximately equating 2019 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average grape yield reached the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the grape harvested area in Spain reduced to X ha, which is down by -X% on the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The grape harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports from Spain

Grape exports from Spain surged to X tonnes in 2020, rising by X% compared with 2019. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, grape exports surged to $X in 2020. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. As a result, exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Portugal (X tonnes) were the main destinations of grape exports from Spain, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, France, Norway, Poland, Ireland, Sweden, Finland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Sweden, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for grape exported from Spain were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Portugal, France, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Ireland, Belgium and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Sweden saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average grape export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grape Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2020, supplies from abroad of grapes increased by X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, grape imports surged to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of grape imports to Spain, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Peru, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest grape suppliers to Spain, together comprising X% of total imports.

Peru saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average grape import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per tonne), while the price for Portugal ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for grapes in the world?

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China (15M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of grape consumption, comprising approx. 19% of total volume. Moreover, grape consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Italy (7.5M tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (6.5M tonnes), with a 8.4% share.

What are the largest producers of grapes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of grape production in 2020 were China (15M tonnes), Italy (7.9M tonnes) and the U.S. (6.2M tonnes), together comprising 37% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of grapes to Spain?

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In value terms, the largest grape suppliers to Spain were Peru ($41M), the Netherlands ($24M) and Italy ($20M), with a combined 64% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of grapes from Spain?

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In value terms, the UK ($140M), Germany ($131M) and the Netherlands ($34M) appeared to be the largest markets for grape exported from Spain worldwide, together comprising 65% of total exports. These countries were followed by Portugal, France, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Ireland, Belgium and Finland, which together accounted for a further 26%.

What is the average export price for grapes in Spain?

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The average grape export price stood at $2,441 per tonne in 2020, picking up by 11% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for grapes in Spain?

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The average grape import price stood at $2,231 per tonne in 2020, growing by 7.2% against the previous year.