Spain: Vegetable Market 2022

Vegetable Market Size in Spain

The Spanish vegetable market was estimated at $X in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Spain

In value terms, vegetable production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Spain reached X tonnes per ha in 2021, picking up by X% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield reached the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, 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.

The vegetable harvested area in Spain stood at X ha in 2021, approximately mirroring the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Spain

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of vegetables decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tonnes in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable exports rose significantly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and the UK (X tonnes) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from Spain, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, Portugal and Poland, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for vegetable exported from Spain worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Portugal, which together accounted for a further X the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded 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 vegetable export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, the amount of vegetables imported into Spain reached X tonnes, stabilizing at the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tonnes) constituted the largest vegetable supplier to Spain, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tonnes), threefold. The Netherlands (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest vegetable suppliers to Spain, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +X%, 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 2021, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per tonne), while the price for France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform