Millstones and grindstones market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish millstones and grindstones market experienced significant volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. After rising to 10 722 t in 2019, the market contracted sharply by 20% to 8 594 t in 2020, followed by a rapid recovery to 10 978 t in 2021. In value terms, the market reached a peak of $43.9 million in 2021 after declining in the preceding years.

Following the rebound, market volume climbed further to 11 486 t in 2022 but then moderated to 11 176 t in 2023 and 10 750 t in 2024, with the market value settling at $37.5 million in the final year. The available product range includes both domestic and professional millstones, featuring grinding surfaces made from natural stone or stainless steel to preserve flour quality.

Production millstones and grindstones in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of millstones and grindstones has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 32 253 thousand US dollars, showing a significant year-over-year drop of 20.2%. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 25.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 9.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Spain produced 8 652 tonnes of millstones and grindstones, down 19.4% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 27.2%, with an average annual rate of 10.0%. The only notable increase during this time was in 2019, when production rose by 5.5%.

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

Exports millstones and grindstones from Spain

Exports in kind, t

The export market for millstones and grindstones showed considerable volatility in recent years. The lowest volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 4.4 times. In 2020, Spain exported 146.9 tonnes, marking a 72.4% increase from 2019. The maximum volume of 155.7 tonnes was reached in 2018. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 45.3%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, with a surge of 341.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Algeria, the United Kingdom, and Cuba—collectively accounted for 70.1% of Spain's total exports of millstones and grindstones in volume terms.

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

After two years of growth, Spain's exports of millstones and grindstones in value terms declined. In 2020, exports totaled 1 081 thousand US dollars, a sharp year-over-year decrease of 66.1%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 38.2%, with an average annual decline of 14.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 3 189 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 45.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Spain's millstones and grindstones exports in value terms were Italy, Portugal, and Poland, together representing 60.2% 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 millstones and grindstones to Spain

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Spain imported 89.2 tonnes of millstones and grindstones, a 30.4% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 72.6%, with an average annual rate of 20.0%. The largest decline was in 2019, with a drop of 4.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 38.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, China, and the United States were the key partners for Spain's imports of millstones and grindstones in volume terms, accounting for 27.9%, 22.8%, and 17.7% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 68.4% 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 imports of millstones and grindstones in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 550 thousand US dollars, a sharp 36.8% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 58.4%, with an average annual decline of 25.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 949 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a fall of 55.3%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 47.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Italy, Germany, and the United States—together accounted for 79.4% of Spain's total imports of millstones and grindstones 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