Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for anti-freezing preparations in Spain initially expanded, reaching 64 115 tons in 2019. This growth coincided with the launch of innovative products such as PrixMax's GLYCHILL heat transfer fluid in 2018, which offered enhanced corrosion and freeze protection. However, in 2020, the market volume contracted sharply to 46 612 tons.

After 2020, import volumes demonstrated a consistent upward trend, rising from 14 864 tons in 2020 to 19 669 tons in 2024, while export volumes declined over the same period. This shift suggested a strengthening domestic demand, supported by new product introductions like Castrol's ON coolant for electric vehicle batteries in 2021 and a growing industry movement toward environmentally friendly refrigerants with biodegradable additives, driven by stringent environmental regulations in Spain.

The market's evolution continued from 2022 through 2024 with a strong focus on sustainability and technological integration. This period saw the rise of smart monitoring technologies within coolants for predictive maintenance and the increased adoption of automated antifreeze recyclers in industrial settings. The rebranding of the industrial liquid recyclers association to ENFINITE in 2024 further underscored the sector's commitment to advanced waste management and environmental compliance.

Production anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in Spain declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 41 160 thousand US dollars, marking a controlled decline of 6.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 9.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 47 284 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 4.4% also occurring that year. The most significant decline was observed in 2019, when production fell by 6.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Production of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in Spain declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Spain produced 45 980 tonnes, representing a decline of 21.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 24.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.8%. The peak was reached in 2018 with 61 285 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 1.2%.

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

Exports anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids from Spain

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Spain's exports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids amounted to 14 232 tonnes, reflecting a solid fall of 12.6% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 16.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Algeria, Portugal, and Morocco were the top buyers of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids from Spain. Algeria accounted for 52.9% of exports in kind, Portugal for 17.0%, and Morocco for 7.3%. Together, these three countries represented 77.1% 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, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Exports peaked in 2019 at 25 254 thousand US dollars and reached their lowest point in 2020 at 11 117 thousand US dollars, showing a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, shipments from Spain abroad recorded a sharp decline of 56.0% compared to 2019. The largest increase was observed in 2019 at 87.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Algeria, and France were the primary buyers of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids from Spain in value terms. Portugal accounted for 40.2% of exports, Algeria for 25.0%, and France for 10.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 75.6% of total exports in 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 anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, Spain's imports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids declined. In 2020, imports totaled 14 864 tonnes, which is 32.5% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 17.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.6%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 22 014 tonnes, with the largest increase of 34.7% also occurring that year.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Belgium and Germany dominated Spain's imports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in kind, accounting for 87.6% of the total. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations with smaller individual contributions.

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

After a two-year increase, Spain's imports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids from abroad declined. In 2020, import volume totaled 20 032 thousand US dollars, showing a fall of 41.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 8.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 34 161 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 26.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and France were the biggest contributors to Spain's imports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in value terms. Germany accounted for 45.6% of imports, Belgium for 29.9%, and France for 13.9%. Together, these three countries represented 89.4% of total import flows.

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

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