Albumins, albuminates and albumin derivatives market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Spanish market for albumins, albuminates and albumin derivatives experienced significant fluctuations in volume, driven primarily by evolving regulatory frameworks for dairy products and food supplements. The market volume started at 5 187 t in 2018, then contracted sharply to 3 962 t in 2019 following the introduction of Real Decreto 95/2019, which tightened contracting conditions in the dairy sector and restricted the sale of raw milk without formal contracts, increasing operational costs for producers.

After stabilizing near 3 954 t in 2020 amid enhanced traceability requirements under Reglamento (UE) 2017/2460, the market rebounded to 5 074 t in 2021. This growth coincided with the implementation of Reglamento (UE) 2018/775 on mandatory origin labeling for milk, which improved transparency and likely boosted consumer confidence in whey protein products. However, the market volume plunged to 3 096 t in 2022 due to Real Decreto 989/2022, which imposed mandatory registration for dairy agents and container identification, temporarily disrupting supply chains and increasing administrative burdens.

A partial recovery to 3 425 t occurred in 2023 as producers adapted to updated packaging and waste regulations under the modified Real Decreto 1055/2022, which standardized marking requirements for plastic packaging. Throughout the period, regulatory changes on labeling, hygiene, and traceability consistently shaped market dynamics by affecting production costs, supply chain efficiency, and consumer information.

Production albumins, albuminates and albumin derivatives in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Spain, the production value of albumins, albuminates, and albumin derivatives reached its lowest point in 2019 at 6,676 thousand US dollars. The following year, in 2020, output surged to 8,254 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 23.6% increase compared to 2019. The peak value was recorded earlier in 2018 at 8,391 thousand US dollars, with the most substantial decline occurring in 2019 at 20.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In Spain, the production of albumins, albuminates, and albumin derivatives has grown for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 7,233 tonnes, showing a solid 12.8% year-over-year increase. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 12.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 6,328 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 1.4%.

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

Exports albumins, albuminates and albumin derivatives from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's export volume of albumins, albuminates, and albumin derivatives has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 9,773 tonnes, representing a 12.0% year-over-year advance. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 48.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, the Netherlands, and France were the primary markets for Spain's exports in kind. Italy accounted for 39.2% of exports, the Netherlands for 38.6%, and France for 20.5%. Together, these three countries represented 98.3% of total export flows.

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, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's exports of albumins, albuminates, and albumin derivatives in value terms amounted to 8,551 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust 21.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 32.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 2.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the Netherlands, and France remained the top buyers of Spain's albumins, albuminates, and albumin derivatives in value terms. Italy led with 43.8% of exports, followed by the Netherlands at 26.4%, and France at 18.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 89.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports albumins, albuminates and albumin derivatives to Spain

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Spain's imports of albumins, albuminates, and albumin derivatives in kind totaled 6,494 tonnes, a 3.5% increase over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 36.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.0%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2018 at 6,864 tonnes, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 8.6% and the largest increase in 2018 at 44.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United States, and France were the leading sources for Spain's imports in kind. Germany contributed 24.7% of imports, the United States 20.8%, and France 18.7%. Together, these three countries made up 64.1% of total import flows.

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, K $ US

Spain's imports of albumins, albuminates, and albumin derivatives in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 43,497 thousand US dollars, up 5.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 27%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Germany, and France were the largest suppliers of albumins, albuminates, and albumin derivatives to Spain in value terms. The United States accounted for 35.1% of imports, Germany for 21.2%, and France for 9.7%. Together, these three countries formed 66.0% of total import value.

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

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