Bottling and packaging equipment market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for bottling and packaging equipment experienced notable shifts between 2018 and 2020. In 2018, market volume reached $696.5 million, supported by sustained demand for automatic filling and sealing lines as producers sought greater efficiency in beverage and food production. The following year, the market contracted to $564.6 million, even as international manufacturers like Bosch and JBT introduced new high-capacity machines. By 2020, volume recovered to $618.3 million, driven by Spanish manufacturers prioritizing automation to reduce labor and improve traceability amid consumer pressure for safe and sustainable products.

After 2020, the market stabilized, reaching $622.7 million in 2024. This period was shaped by stringent packaging regulations, most notably Royal Decree 1055/2022, which established extended producer responsibility and targets to reduce single-use plastic bottles. Compliance with these rules, along with upcoming mandatory environmental labeling and recycled-content requirements, prompted companies to develop new production lines and expand facilities, supporting equipment demand.

Production bottling and packaging equipment in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Spain, the output of bottling and packaging equipment was valued at 790.1 million US dollars in 2020, marking a moderate 5.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 13.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 802.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 15.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 7.0%.

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

Exports bottling and packaging equipment from Spain

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Spain exported 11,229 tonnes of bottling and packaging equipment, showing little change from the previous year. Compared to 2019, exports remained stable. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 10,491 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 6.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 7.0% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain supplied bottling and packaging equipment to numerous markets worldwide. Even the top destinations—the United States, France, and Portugal—collectively accounted for just 24.6% of total exports in volume terms, highlighting the diversity of Spain's export markets.

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

After two years of growth, Spain's exports of bottling and packaging equipment declined in 2020, reaching 515.7 million US dollars, a gradual 4.6% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 540.7 million US dollars, while the largest increase of 10.4% occurred in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain exported bottling and packaging equipment to a wide range of markets. The United States (12.9% of exports by value), France (6.9%), and Mexico (5.7%) together made up only 25.5% of total exports in value terms. The remaining 74.5% came from many smaller destinations, underscoring the broad distribution of Spain's export sales.

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

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

Imports bottling and packaging equipment to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of bottling and packaging equipment declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, standing at 10,744 tonnes, down 3.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 44.7%, with a compound annual decline rate of 17.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom—dominated Spain's imports of bottling and packaging equipment in volume terms, together accounting for 61.1% of total imports.

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 imports of bottling and packaging equipment fell for the second year in a row in 2020, amounting to 343.9 million US dollars, a moderate 4.1% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 2.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 0.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 425.1 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 20.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 15.6%.

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

During 2017-2020, Italy (33.7% of imports by value), Germany (33.1%), and China (5.2%) were the leading suppliers of bottling and packaging equipment to Spain, collectively forming 71.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

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