Frozen fruit and nuts market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the Spanish market for frozen fruit and nuts saw consistent growth, with volume expanding from 14 016 t to 54 579 t. The most dramatic increase occurred in 2021, when market volume nearly tripled compared to the previous year. This surge was primarily driven by a rise in domestic production, which jumped from 31 645 t in 2020 to 67 229 t in 2021, while imports and exports both saw moderate declines.

In the following years through 2024, the market continued to evolve amid active trade. The nuts sector attracted new players in retail, foodservice, and impulse channels, with companies introducing innovations such as transparent tubs and new flavors. Major producer Importaco reinforced its market leadership by investing in production capacity and packaging upgrades. Concurrently, the expansion of almond cultivation and more efficient new plantations bolstered supply. Regulatory developments, including upcoming EU‑mandated origin labeling for nuts from 2025 and adjustments to fruit and vegetable sector rules, began shaping the market environment, placing greater emphasis on traceability and sustainability.

Production frozen fruit and nuts in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's frozen fruit and nuts production was valued at 66 358 thousand US dollars, marking a 12.2% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 49.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 14.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 4.4%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, at 39.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Spain's frozen fruit and nuts production volume rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 31 645 tonnes, a 7.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 50.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.7%.

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

Exports frozen fruit and nuts from Spain

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Spain's frozen fruit and nuts exports declined. In 2020, exports totaled 52 335 tonnes, showing a slight decrease of 7.1% from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 56 364 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 7.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom were the main markets for Spain's frozen fruit and nuts exports by volume. France accounted for 22.8% of exports, Germany for 18.9%, and the United Kingdom for 14.2%, together making up 55.8% 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

Following two years of gains, Spain's frozen fruit and nuts exports by value declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 92 325 thousand US dollars, a 1.8% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 12%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The peak value was in 2019 at 94 001 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 10.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom formed the core of Spain's frozen fruit and nuts exports by value. France represented 23.0% of exports, Germany 17.4%, and the United Kingdom 12.9%, collectively accounting for 53.4% 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 frozen fruit and nuts to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Spain's frozen fruit and nuts imports by volume fell. In 2020, imports reached 39 242 tonnes, a notable decline of 10.9% from the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 13.3%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 4.3%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 44 036 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 13.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco, Belgium, and Portugal were the key sources for Spain's frozen fruit and nuts imports by volume, together accounting for 67.5% 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 frozen fruit and nuts imports by value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 66 427 thousand US dollars, a modest fall of 5.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 20.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 70 125 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase that year was 26.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Morocco, Belgium, and Portugal played leading roles in Spain's frozen fruit and nuts imports by value. Morocco accounted for 32.3% of imports, Belgium for 16.2%, and Portugal for 9.8%, jointly making up 58.3% 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