Alliaceous vegetables market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish alliaceous vegetables market grew in 2019, reaching 1,307 thousand tons, supported by strong consumer demand for fresh, convenient, and nutritious vegetable products. This trend reversed in 2020 as the market volume fell to 1,220 thousand tons. A sharp recovery followed in 2021, with the market peaking at 1,461 thousand tons, its highest level in the period.

In 2022, the market contracted significantly to 1,220 thousand tons, a decline linked to a 13.4% drop in household vegetable consumption attributed to changing consumer behavior and economic factors. The downward trend continued at a slower pace in 2023, with the market size falling to 1,184 thousand tons, while the sector demonstrated increased professionalism, modernization, and sustainable practices.

By 2024, consumption patterns showed a shift, with a slight rise in per-capita out-of-home vegetable consumption. The frozen vegetable segment returned to growth thanks to good harvests and demand for healthy, economical products. The sector also saw innovation in last-mile logistics, including electric vehicles, aimed at improving distribution efficiency and sustainability, aligning with evolving consumer preferences for quality and convenience.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Spain

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Spain ranked 16th globally in the production volume of alliaceous vegetables.

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2020, Spain produced 1 670 K t of alliaceous vegetables, marking a moderate year-over-year decline of 7.8%. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 1 643 K t, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 1 811 K t. The most significant increase was recorded in 2019, rising by 10.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's alliaceous vegetables production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 912 M $ US, representing a 9.9% year-over-year gain. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 16.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 490 M $ US, which saw the largest decline of 9.3%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most substantial increase of 16.8%.

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

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Spain

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year rise, the export volume of alliaceous vegetables from Spain declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 572.7 K t, down 6.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 9.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.0%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 613.3 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 15.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (22.3% of exports in kind), the United Kingdom (20.8% of exports in kind), and France (10.0% of exports in kind) were the largest buyers of alliaceous vegetables from Spain, collectively accounting for 53.1% of total exports in kind.

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

Alliaceous vegetables exports from Spain increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 655.8 M $ US, reflecting an 11.3% gain over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 28.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 480.4 M $ US, which experienced the largest decline of 5.8%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, rising by 22.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (19.3% of exports in value terms), the United Kingdom (13.8% of exports in value terms), and France (12.5% of exports in value terms) formed the largest group of buyers of alliaceous vegetables from Spain. However, their combined contribution was limited to 45.6% of total exports in value terms, indicating a diversified country structure.

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

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

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Spain

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Spain imported a total of value_last_year K t of alliaceous vegetables, marking a strong gain of 11.9% over the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 60.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.3%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018, rising by 46.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Peru (30.2% of imports in kind), France (14.0% of imports in kind), and the Netherlands (12.0% of imports in kind) accounted for the largest share of imports in kind, together comprising 56.2% of total 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, M $ US

Spain's alliaceous vegetables imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 87.0 M $ US, up 10.5% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 87.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Peru (23.3% of imports in value terms), France (15.7% of imports in value terms), and Belgium (13.7% of imports in value terms) consistently held leading positions in the country structure of imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 52.6% of total flows.

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

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