Hand spades and shovels market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for hand spades and shovels in Spain decreased from 1 025 t in 2018 to 530 t in 2020. Domestic production fell sharply from 230 t to 33 t over this period, while imports declined from 966 t to 776 t. Exports rose from 171 t to 279 t, contributing to the contraction in apparent consumption.

After 2020, import volumes recovered strongly, peaking at 1 790 t in 2023 before moderating to 1 112 t in 2024. This surge in imports indicates a rebound in demand. By 2024, the market was shaped by growing consumer interest in gardening and agriculture, which increased demand for ergonomic and durable tools made from materials like steel, aluminum, and fiberglass. Global infrastructure expansion also supported demand for shovels.

Production hand spades and shovels in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. In 2018, production of hand spades and shovels in Spain reached its peak value of 3,273 thousand US dollars. However, by 2020, this had dropped sharply to just 214 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial 15.7% decrease from the previous year. The most dramatic decline occurred in 2019, when values plummeted by 92.2%, while the strongest growth was recorded in 2018 at 9.4%. Overall, production values fluctuated dramatically, varying by as much as 15 times between the high in 2018 and the low in 2020.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Production volumes of hand spades and shovels in Spain showed considerable volatility throughout the observed period. Output peaked in 2018 at 230.2 tons, then declined to just 33.4 tons in 2020, marking a 10.0% decrease from 2019. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with an 83.9% reduction, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 1.1%. Overall, production volumes shifted by a factor of 6.9 between the maximum in 2018 and minimum in 2020.

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

Exports hand spades and shovels from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of hand spades and shovels have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, export volumes reached 279.2 tons, representing a substantial 53.6% increase from 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 66.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 18.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Portugal was Spain's largest market for hand spades and shovels, accounting for 47.3% of export volumes. France followed with 20.8%, and Italy with 10.8%. Together, these three countries represented 78.9% of Spain's total exports in this category.

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 hand spade and shovel exports generated 1,254 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a strong 53.5% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values grew by 65.4%, equivalent to an annual growth rate of 18.3%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when export values dropped by 15.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal was Spain's most important export market for hand spades and shovels in value terms, accounting for 40.4% of total export value. France followed with 19.0%, and Italy with 12.4%. Collectively, these three markets represented 71.8% of Spain's total export value in this product category.

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

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

Imports hand spades and shovels to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain imported 775.8 tons of hand spades and shovels in 2020, showing a modest 0.8% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volumes decreased by 2.4%, with an annualized decline of 0.8%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 769.8 tons, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 965.6 tons. The most significant decline happened in 2019 with a 20.3% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 21.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China dominated Spain's imports of hand spades and shovels, accounting for 93.1% of total import volumes. Other trading partners played relatively minor roles in Spain's import market for these products.

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 imported approximately 1,906 thousand US dollars worth of hand spades and shovels in 2020, representing a 2.3% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values grew by 5.4%, equivalent to an annual growth rate of 1.8%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 2,389 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 22.0% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 32.1%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, China was Spain's primary supplier of hand spades and shovels, accounting for 82.3% of total import value. Other trading partners held relatively modest shares in Spain's import market for these products.

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

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