Agglomerated cork blocks, plates, sheets and strip, tiles and solid cylinders and discs market in Spain, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

Production of agglomerated cork in Spain rose from 189.7 million US dollars in 2018 to 226.1 million in 2023. This growth was driven by increasing demand for sustainable construction materials, as agglomerated cork gained popularity for thermal and acoustic insulation due to its ecological properties. Companies like Amorim Cork España and Francisco Oller expanded their presence, investing in innovation and launching new products with higher density and better insulation capabilities.

The COVID-19 pandemic temporarily disrupted supply chains in 2020, but the market rebounded in 2021 with heightened interest in natural insulation solutions. European and Spanish legislation reinforced requirements for sustainable building materials, promoting agglomerated cork through ecological certifications and clear labeling, which supported market recovery and product development.

Spain's domestic market size for agglomerated cork fluctuated, declining to 65.6 million US dollars in 2021 before recovering to 83.6 million in 2023. Industry innovation continued, with companies collaborating with research centers to develop 100% natural agglomerated cork products for broader applications in construction and decoration.

Production agglomerated cork blocks, plates, sheets, strip, tiles, solid cylinders and discs in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2018, Spain's output of agglomerated cork blocks, plates, sheets and strip, tiles and solid cylinders and discs was valued at 189.7 million US dollars, showing a robust year-over-year gain of 20.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2018, Spain produced 19,787 tonnes of agglomerated cork blocks, plates, sheets and strip, tiles and solid cylinders and discs, which represents a 3.9% increase compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports agglomerated cork blocks, plates, sheets, strip, tiles, solid cylinders and discs from Spain

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their minimum in 2018 at 8,575 tonnes, then climbed to a maximum in 2020 at 17,976 tonnes, marking a 2.1-fold increase. In 2020, exports grew by 6.0% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 12.1% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 with a 97.8% surge.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, France, Italy, and the United States were the main destinations for Spain's exports of agglomerated cork blocks, plates, sheets and strip, tiles and solid cylinders and discs. France accounted for 35.1% of exports in kind, Italy for 27.7%, and the United States for 11.5%, together absorbing 74.3% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Spain's exports of agglomerated cork blocks, plates, sheets and strip, tiles and solid cylinders and discs increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 171.0 million US dollars, marking a gradual 7.8% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 97.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France, Italy, and the United States remained the key destinations for Spain's exports in value terms. France accounted for 37.1% of export value, Italy for 23.3%, and the United States for 19.1%, together representing 79.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports agglomerated cork blocks, plates, sheets, strip, tiles, solid cylinders and discs to Spain

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend over the timeframe. Import volumes peaked in 2018 at 26,032 tonnes, then dropped to a trough in 2019 at 5,891 tonnes, a 4.4-fold decrease. In 2020, imports rebounded to 11,333 tonnes, up by 92.4% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 77.4% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal was the key source for Spain's imports of agglomerated cork blocks, plates, sheets and strip, tiles and solid cylinders and discs, accounting for 88.2% of total imports in kind, while other destinations played a much smaller role.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Foreign supplies of agglomerated cork blocks, plates, sheets and strip, tiles and solid cylinders and discs to Spain increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Spain imported 50.1 million US dollars worth of these products, up by 12.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 143.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 34.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal remained the main source for Spain's imports in value terms, taking 74.6% of total import value, with the remaining volume distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020