Mushrooms and truffles market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for fresh mushrooms and truffles expanded initially, with volume reaching 166.2 thousand tonnes in 2019. This growth was fueled by rising demand from younger consumers, particularly millennials, who increased consumption due to strong preferences for natural, organic, and vegan foods. However, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a sharp contraction. Restaurant and café closures slashed sales through the HORECA channel, reducing the overall market size to 159.1 thousand tonnes, despite a concurrent rise in household consumption of fresh produce.

Market volume declined further to 154.1 thousand tonnes in 2021. A sustained recovery began in 2022, with the market growing to 158.2 thousand tonnes, supported by the ongoing millennial-led demand for fresh and healthy foods. Technological advances in modified atmosphere packaging helped extend product shelf life and improved distribution. By 2023, the market reached 159.3 thousand tonnes, continuing to benefit from the consumer shift toward organic and natural products.

Production mushrooms and truffles in Spain

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Spain held the sixth position globally in the production of mushrooms and truffles.

Top producers of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

World map of production of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

Following a two-year increase, Spain's production of mushrooms and truffles experienced a decline. In 2020, Spain produced 166.0 K t of mushrooms and truffles, marking a slight decrease of 2.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 170.2 K t, with the largest year-on-year increase occurring in 2018 at 4.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's production of mushrooms and truffles in monetary terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 652 M $ US, down by 23.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 28.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.7%. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 1 160 M $ US. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 at 26.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 26.5%.

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

Exports mushrooms and truffles from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of mushrooms and truffles in volume terms rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 9 852 t, representing a 34.8% increase year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 63.6%, with a CAGR of 17.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 017 t, which also saw the largest decline of 16.7%. In contrast, the most substantial increase occurred in 2019 at 45.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Portugal, and Morocco were the top destinations for Spain's exports of mushrooms and truffles in volume terms. France accounted for 33.1% of exports, Portugal for 29.4%, and Morocco for 12.5%. Together, these three countries represented 75.0% 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

Spain's exports of mushrooms and truffles in value terms increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 38 698 K $ US, showing a moderate growth of 6.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 11.5%, with a CAGR of 3.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Italy, and Portugal were the primary destinations for Spain's exports of mushrooms and truffles in value terms. France contributed 42.2% of export value, Italy 16.9%, and Portugal 12.7%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 71.8% of total export value, solidifying their status as key markets.

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

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

Imports mushrooms and truffles to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of mushrooms and truffles in volume terms fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 2 955 t, which is 12.9% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 32.8%, with a CAGR of -12.4%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Poland consistently led as the main sources of Spain's imports of mushrooms and truffles in volume terms. France represented 26.5% of imports, the Netherlands 18.3%, and Poland 12.8%. Together, these three countries made up 57.6% 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 mushrooms and truffles in value terms declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 14 771 K $ US, reflecting a reduction of 10.3% from the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 33.3%, with a CAGR of -12.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Romania formed the largest group of suppliers for Spain's imports of mushrooms and truffles in value terms. France accounted for 24.6% of import value, the Netherlands for 13.7%, and Romania for 10.4%. However, their combined share was 48.7% of total import value, indicating a diversified supplier structure.

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

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