Colour lakes and preparations market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for colour lakes and preparations from 2018 to 2024 was shaped by growing consumer demand for natural ingredients and clean-label food products. Regulatory changes in the EU and Spain, emphasizing transparency and traceability in labeling, encouraged manufacturers to shift toward natural colorants, supporting market expansion. The entry and expansion of international players like ADM and BASF, which localized facilities in Spain, improved supply availability and delivery times, further stimulating the market.

Innovations in product development, such as enhanced bioavailability of natural pigments and the launch of new colorant lines by companies including Sun Chemical, diversified offerings. After the initial disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the market recovered, with size rising to 5 070 K $ US in 2022, driven by post-economic revival and tighter labeling regulations. A slight contraction to 4 858 K $ US in 2023 was followed by a rebound to 5 350 K $ US in 2024, supported by standardization efforts for botanical pigments and stable global supply chains.

Throughout the period, continuous updates to EU and Spanish food safety and labeling policies, alongside sustained consumer preference for healthy, natural products, maintained momentum. These factors collectively drove production adjustments and import flows, aligning market dynamics with evolving health-conscious trends.

Production colour lakes and preparations in Spain

According to Faostat, there is no production of colour lakes and preparations in Spain.

Exports colour lakes and preparations from Spain

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Spain exported 303.5 tonnes of colour lakes and preparations, marking a 5.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 33.2%, which translates to an annualized decline of 12.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 302.1 tonnes. That same year saw the largest drop of 33.5%, while 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 6.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Algeria, Morocco, and France remained the top buyers of colour lakes and preparations from Spain, accounting for 29.9%, 16.8%, and 12.9% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 59.5% of Spain's total exports in kind during this period.

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

Spain's cross-border shipments of colour lakes and preparations declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 1 689 thousand US dollars, a 17.4% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 24.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 439 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 9.0%.

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

During 2017–2020, Spain's exports of colour lakes and preparations in value terms were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. Germany, Algeria, and France were key markets, contributing 23.2%, 14.0%, and 12.6% of exports in value terms, respectively. Combined, these three countries accounted for 49.9% 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 colour lakes and preparations to Spain

Imports in kind, t

The market for imports showed significant volatility in these years. Spain imported 197.4 tonnes of colour lakes and preparations in 2020, a 31.2% decrease from the previous year. Import levels varied widely, with a 2.1-fold difference between the peak in 2018 at 387.7 tonnes and the low in 2017. The largest increase occurred in 2018, surging by 113.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, India, and Germany were the main suppliers of colour lakes and preparations to Spain, making up 39.8%, 14.7%, and 12.4% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 66.9% of Spain's total imports in kind over this timeframe.

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 colour lakes and preparations in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 555 thousand US dollars, a modest decrease of 5.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 24.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 7.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 4 936 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 34.5%.

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

In 2017–2020, the United Kingdom, Peru, and India were the principal sources for Spain's imports of colour lakes and preparations in value terms, accounting for 32.6%, 26.5%, and 12.5% of imports, respectively. Collectively, these three countries represented 71.7% 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