Prepared or preserved nuts and seeds market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in Spain increased from 169.9 thousand tons to 185.3 thousand tons, peaking at 187.2 thousand tons in 2019. This growth was driven by rising per capita consumption, exceeding 3 kg per person, and continuous innovation in products and formats adapted to consumer demand. Production also expanded from 185.3 thousand tons to 208.0 thousand tons, supported by the ongoing increase in nut cultivation areas and government measures to assist the sector, including funding for companies during crises.

In 2021, the market surged to 246.6 thousand tons, with production reaching 269.2 thousand tons. The subsequent period saw further expansion, fueled by recovery from adverse weather conditions, a 13.8% increase in production in 2023, and new investments such as capacity expansion by leading companies like Grefusa. E-commerce growth of 15% in 2022 also boosted sales, while new regulatory requirements, including mandatory origin labeling for nuts from 2025, enhanced market transparency and affected trade dynamics.

Throughout the observed years, imports gradually rose from 16.8 thousand tons to 23.9 thousand tons by 2024, while exports fluctuated, reaching a peak of 46.8 thousand tons in 2023. These movements reflect growing international trade, sustained interest in Spanish nuts, and ongoing diversification of products and formats to align with consumer preferences and regulatory standards.

Production prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Production of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in Spain has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1 033 million US dollars, marking a 1.5% rise from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 10.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 964 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 16.6%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 5.5% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Production of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in Spain has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Spain produced 208.0 thousand tonnes, showing a 1.3% year-on-year uptick. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 4.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 185.3 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 15.0%. The largest increase was in 2019 with a 10.8% rise.

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

Exports prepared or preserved nuts and seeds from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Exports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds from Spain have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Spain exported 42 128 tonnes, representing a robust gain of 13.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 42.4%, with an annualized rate of 12.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Germany were the main destinations for Spain's prepared or preserved nuts and seeds exports in kind. France accounted for 30.1% of exports, the Netherlands for 11.2%, and Germany for 9.4%, together making up 50.7% of total exports.

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

Exports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds from Spain have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 236.2 million US dollars, up by 13.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 48.5%, with an annualized rate of 14.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom played notable roles as buyers of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds from Spain in value terms. France accounted for 25.5% of exports, Germany for 10.2%, and the United Kingdom for 7.2%, with their combined share reaching 42.8% of total exports.

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 or preserved nuts and seeds to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Imports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds into Spain have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 19 481 tonnes, up by 2.6% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 14.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 4.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 16 844 tonnes, which saw a slight decline of 0.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 12.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for imports in kind of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds to Spain were Germany, the Netherlands, and Turkey. Germany accounted for 21.3% of imports, the Netherlands for 16.2%, and Turkey for 13.8%, together comprising 51.3% 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

Imports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds into Spain have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 109.3 million US dollars, marking a gradual increase of 7.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 34.8%, with an annualized rate of 10.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Turkey, and the Netherlands continued to be the top suppliers of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds to Spain in value terms. Germany accounted for 27.8% of imports, Turkey for 19.2%, and the Netherlands for 11.5%, jointly taking 58.5% of total imports.

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

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