Sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings in Spain expanded from 227.9 thousand tons in 2018 to 244.9 thousand tons in 2019. This growth was driven by rising consumer demand for healthier, natural products and exotic flavors, supported by broader trends of urbanization and globalization. The entry of large international players and ongoing investments in supply chains further supported market development.

After a contraction to 201.5 thousand tons in 2020, the market recovered to 221.6 thousand tons in 2021, fueled by the entry of new competitors and a wave of innovative product launches, including customizable sauces and premium functional offerings. Growth accelerated to 246.5 thousand tons in 2022 as consumers increasingly sought bolder, spicy, and ethnic flavors. The market reached a peak of 304.6 thousand tons in 2023, supported by extensive launches of clean-label and organic products, the expansion of fusion cuisine trends, and significant investments in sustainable packaging and digital commerce channels.

In 2024, market volume adjusted to 214.5 thousand tons. During this period, the industry continued to adapt to new European Union regulations, such as the ban on single-use plastic sauce sachets in hospitality, and focused on product reformulations to reduce sodium and sugar content in response to evolving consumer preferences.

Production sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, Spain's production of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings declined. In 2020, output was valued at 740.5 million US dollars, marking a 5.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 786.5 million US dollars, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 3.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Following two years of growth, Spain's production of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in volume terms declined. In 2020, output reached 287.2 thousand tonnes, down 8.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 4.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 315.4 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 3.4%.

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

Exports sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings from Spain

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Spain exported 141.9 thousand tonnes of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings, showing a controlled increase of 6.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 4.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 133.3 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy were the leading destinations for Spain's exports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in volume terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 28.8% of exports, France for 23.4%, and Italy for 10.8%, together representing 63.0% of total 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

In 2020, Spain's exports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings amounted to 285.8 million US dollars, reflecting a substantial gain of 11.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 13.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 7.1%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy were the main buyers of Spain's sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in value terms. France accounted for 23.6% of exports, the United Kingdom for 22.7%, and Italy for 9.9%, together comprising 56.3% 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 sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings to Spain

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Spain imported 56.2 thousand tonnes of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings, which was 10.5% less than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 5.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The peak volume was in 2019 at 62.8 thousand tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 8.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, imports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings to Spain in volume terms were relatively evenly distributed. Germany accounted for 21.7% of imports, the United Kingdom for 13.5%, and the Netherlands for 12.8%, together representing only 48.0% 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

After two years of improvement, Spain's imports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in value terms declined. In 2020, imports totaled 145.5 million US dollars, marking a loss of 5.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest value was in 2019 at 153.8 million US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 9.7%.

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

The analysis of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 shows a broad distribution across many markets. The United Kingdom accounted for 15.9% of imports, the Netherlands for 15.3%, and Germany for 15.3%, together representing only 46.5% of total flows, with a significant 53.5% attributed to other partners.

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

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