Prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared culture media in Spain showed considerable fluctuation from 2018 to 2024. Starting at 75.4 million $ US, market size dipped slightly in 2019 before surging to a peak of 101.1 million $ US in 2020. This was followed by a steady multi-year contraction, bringing the market value down to 72.0 million $ US by the end of the period.

Domestic production told a different story, recovering from a low in 2020 to reach 62.9 million $ US in 2024, its highest value in the observed years. This increase in local output occurred alongside a shrinking overall market, suggesting a changing supply landscape.

The latter part of the period was marked by substantial innovation within Spain. In 2024, Multus launched the world's first commercial-scale plant for affordable animal-serum-free growth media, while companies like Innocent Meat secured significant funding for automated cultivated meat production. A growing industry focus on improving scalability and reducing costs, driven by ethical trends and demand for animal-component-free media, signaled a shift towards more advanced and sustainable production methods.

Production prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of prepared culture media for micro-organism development declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 42 503 thousand US dollars, representing a 4.2% decrease from 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 peak value was recorded in 2018 at 45 170 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 10.9% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Spain produced 3 450 tonnes of prepared culture media for micro-organism development, marking a modest decline of 8.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 4.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 3 427 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 3 787 tonnes. The largest annual increase of 10.5% was recorded in 2019.

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

Exports prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of prepared culture media for micro-organism development declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 3 594 tonnes, a decrease of 3.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 11.6%, equating to an annualized decline of 4.0%. The peak export volume was in 2018 at 4 461 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 9.8% also occurring that year. The sharpest decline was in 2019, dropping by 16.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France remained the dominant partner for Spain's exports of prepared culture media for micro-organism development in kind, accounting for 75.5% of total flows. Other markets collectively formed a long tail.

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

In 2020, Spain's exports of prepared culture media for micro-organism development in value terms reached 50.7 million US dollars, showing a gradual increase of 9.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 29.8%, with an annualized rate of 9.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 5.8%, while the highest increase was in 2018 at 26.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom were the key partners for Spain's exports of prepared culture media for micro-organism development in value terms. France accounted for 52.7% of exports, Germany for 6.6%, and the United Kingdom for 3.4%, collectively representing 62.6% of total 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 prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms to Spain

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Spain's imports of prepared culture media for micro-organism development in kind amounted to 3 915 tonnes, showing a solid increase of 12.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 5.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 3 494 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 4 547 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 23.1%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 23.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and the Netherlands were the principal sources for Spain's imports of prepared culture media for micro-organism development in kind. France accounted for 46.8% of imports, Germany for 28.2%, and the Netherlands for 6.8%, together making up 81.7% of total 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, M $ US

In 2020, Spain's imports of prepared culture media for micro-organism development in value terms reached 109.3 million US dollars, indicating a significant rise of 44.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 49.4%, with an annualized rate of 14.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 4.7%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, France, Austria, and Germany led the structure of Spain's imports of prepared culture media for micro-organism development in value terms. France accounted for 29.9% of imports, Austria for 15.0%, and Germany for 11.4%, collectively representing 56.4% of total flows.

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

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