Mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for mixes and doughs began the period at 120 000 tons in 2018, supported by a growing industrial bakery sector and an increased variety of products, particularly frozen dough. The introduction of new bread quality standards in 2019 altered the regulatory framework for bakers, while the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted supply chains and temporarily reduced demand, bringing the market volume down to 115 900 tons.

A strong recovery took hold in 2021, with volume jumping to 135 200 tons as consumer preference for natural ingredients and ready-to-use products grew and distribution channels expanded. Growth continued in 2022, reaching 146 500 tons, driven by the rebound in frozen dough production and the enforcement of new salt limits in bread from April, which spurred widespread product reformulation and innovation for healthier options.

Market volume surged to 182 300 tons in 2023, with value hitting $448.5 million, fueled by sustained demand in both retail and foodservice, inflationary pressures, and ongoing product development. Growth moderated in 2024 to 189 800 tons, primarily supported by the foodservice sector alongside further industry consolidation through corporate operations and investment projects.

Production mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Spain's production of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits reached a value of 140.0 million US dollars, marking a year-on-year increase of 3.9%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 16.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 154.6 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 12.8%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, rising by 28.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Spain ranked as the 9th largest producer of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits, 2017-2020

World map of production of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits, 2017-2020

In 2020, Spain produced 74 814 tonnes of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits, which represents an 8.6% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 32.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.9%. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 7.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, surging by 32.0%.

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

Exports mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Spain exported 12 719 tonnes, down by 2.7% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 4.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 15 386 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 15.0%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, rising by 26.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Spain's exports in kind were Portugal, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, which together accounted for 67.2% 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 mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 20.7 million US dollars, showing a limited decline of 6.8% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 23.2 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 12.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the primary buyers of Spain's mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits in value terms were Portugal (36.6% of exports), the United Kingdom (11.2%), and the Netherlands (9.0%), collectively representing 56.9% of total export value.

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

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

Imports mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year increase, Spain's imports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits declined. In 2020, Spain imported 53 786 tonnes, down by 14.0% from the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 44.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.1%. The maximum volume was in 2019 at 62 521 tonnes, while the largest increase was in 2018, jumping by 63.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Spain's imports in kind were Portugal (27.6% of imports), France (23.7%), and Germany (20.0%), together making up 71.3% of total import volume.

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 mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 104.2 million US dollars, reflecting a 10.8% drop from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.4%. The peak value was in 2018 at 118.7 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 5.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the key suppliers of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits to Spain in value terms were France (34.0% of imports), Germany (17.7%), and Portugal (15.3%), collectively accounting for 66.9% of total import value.

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

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