Rubber gaskets, washers and seals market in Spain, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for rubber gaskets, washers and seals in Spain showed considerable variation from 2018 to 2024. Starting at 20 294 t, it dipped to 19 635 t in 2019 before surging to 23 958 t in 2020. After a slight decrease in 2021, consumption climbed to a high of 25 205 t in 2022, then declined over the next two years to 22 436 t in 2024.

This trajectory occurred alongside a steady expansion of domestic production, which more than doubled from 9 242 t to 16 951 t over the period. Imports, although still significant, trended downward from 19 366 t to 14 824 t, reflecting a growing share of locally produced goods in the supply mix.

By 2024, the market landscape was shaped by specialized custom manufacturing from long-established Spanish firms, serving demand from automotive, industrial machinery, and pharmaceutical industries. Innovation in materials and adherence to international certification standards continued to define the sector's competitive dynamics.

Production rubber gaskets, washers and seals in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals in Spain declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 70 338 thousand US dollars, marking a controlled drop of 6.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 80 611 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 5.0% that year. In contrast, the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 7.2% decrease.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Spain produced 9 995 tonnes of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals, showing no significant change from the previous year. Compared to 2019, production remained stable. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production increased by 5.9%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest output was recorded in 2018 at 9 242 tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 2.0% that year. Conversely, the highest output was in 2019 at 10 021 tonnes, with the largest increase of 8.4%.

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

Exports rubber gaskets, washers and seals from Spain

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, the volume of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals exported from Spain declined. In 2020, exports totaled 5 610 tonnes, representing a 46.6% decrease year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 13.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The peak was in 2019 at 10 498 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 27.6% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of exports in kind was scattered, with no single partner dominating. Morocco accounted for 15.7% of exports in kind, France for 13.3%, and Portugal for 10.2%. Together, these three countries made up just 39.3% 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

Following a two-year advance, deliveries of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals from Spain declined. In 2020, export value reached 74.7 million US dollars, down by 19.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 7.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 92.3 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 20.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of exports in value terms was scattered, with no clear dominant partner. Germany represented 14.1% of exports in value terms, France 11.0%, and Portugal 8.5%. Combined, these three countries accounted for only 33.6% 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 rubber gaskets, washers and seals to Spain

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Spain imported a total of 19 573 tonnes of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals, reflecting a drop of 2.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 12.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 19 366 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 13.7% that year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 3.9% rise.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France, Poland, and Germany formed the core of imports in kind for Spain. France accounted for 30.9% of imports in kind, Poland for 14.0%, and Germany for 12.6%. Together, these three countries took 57.5% 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, M $ US

The volume of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals imports into Spain declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Spain imported approximately 186.8 million US dollars worth of these products, reflecting a robust decrease of 12.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 14.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and France were the largest suppliers of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals to Spain in value terms, but none were dominant. Germany accounted for 21.4% of imports in value terms, Poland for 13.0%, and France for 13.0%. Together, they represented 47.5% of total imports in value terms, against a backdrop of numerous smaller partners.

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

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