Ketchup and other tomato sauces market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the physical volume of the ketchup and tomato sauces market in Spain remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 275.7 and 284.2 thousand tons, while its value dipped in 2019 to 281.5 million US dollars before recovering to 299.5 million in 2020. This period was supported by growing demand for organic ketchup linked to health consciousness and the widespread presence of fast-food restaurants, which sustained consumption. Packaging innovations aimed at convenience and waste reduction also began influencing the market by 2020.

A sharp market expansion occurred in 2021, with volume reaching 336.3 thousand tons and value rising to 340.6 million US dollars, representing increases of 22% and 13.7% respectively. This surge was largely driven by the introduction of new healthy variants, such as low-sugar and low-sodium ketchups, which appealed to health-conscious consumers. Simultaneously, the expansion of supermarket chains and online retail platforms made the product more accessible, further stimulating demand.

From 2022 to 2024, market volume experienced fluctuations, declining to 308.4 thousand tons in 2023 before rebounding to 362.8 thousand tons in 2024. In contrast, the market's value showed consistent and strong growth, reaching 479.9 million US dollars by 2024. This value growth was propelled by several factors: pressure on raw material prices from climatic conditions increased production costs, while consumers increasingly shifted towards premium organic and healthy products. Innovations in sustainable, recyclable packaging from major players and the expansion of distribution through online channels also contributed to the market's rising value.

Production ketchup and other tomato sauces in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Spain's production of ketchup and other tomato sauces was valued at 375.3 million US dollars, marking a notable 11.5% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 14.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 5.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Ketchup and other tomato sauces production in Spain increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Spain produced 348.5 thousand tonnes of these products, up by 3.2% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6%.

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

Exports ketchup and other tomato sauces from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of ketchup and other tomato sauces grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 94 720 tonnes, reflecting a solid 11.5% increase compared to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 29.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and the Netherlands were the key partners for Spain's exports in kind. France accounted for 46.3% of exports, Germany for 9.2%, and the Netherlands for 7.8%. Together, these three countries made up 63.3% 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, M $ US

Spain's export value of ketchup and other tomato sauces increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 101.3 million US dollars, showing a significant 19.4% advance versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 37.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Portugal contributed the most to Spain's export value. France represented 43.1% of exports in value terms, the Netherlands 7.9%, and Portugal 6.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 57.5% 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 ketchup and other tomato sauces to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of ketchup and other tomato sauces declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Spain imported a total of value_last_year tonnes of these products, down by 10.1% from a year earlier. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 13.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United Kingdom were the largest suppliers of ketchup and other tomato sauces to Spain in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 40.9% of imports, Poland for 13.7%, and the United Kingdom for 13.5%. Together, these three countries formed 68.1% 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 import value of ketchup and other tomato sauces declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 25.5 million US dollars, reflecting a robust 14.3% drop year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 18.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 31.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 1.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Poland, and Italy accounted for the largest share of Spain's imports in value terms. The Netherlands represented 31.5% of imports, Poland 15.4%, and Italy 14.7%. Together, these three countries comprised 61.6% 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