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Spinach market in Europe

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the fresh spinach market volume in Europe declined from 713.2 thousand tonnes to 668.5 thousand tonnes. This was partly due to the ongoing expansion of the frozen spinach segment, which diverted some demand away from fresh produce, and was accelerated in 2020 by the COVID‑19 pandemic, which prompted consumers to shift toward frozen vegetables for convenience and reduced waste.

The market rebounded in 2021, reaching 807.6 thousand tonnes, supported by stable fresh spinach demand and the introduction of new ready‑to‑eat frozen formats that broadened overall spinach consumption. However, in 2022, heavy rains and adverse weather conditions caused significant crop losses in several regions, leading to a contraction in market volume to 723.6 thousand tonnes.

In 2023, the market volume fell further to 551.3 thousand tonnes, continuing the downward trend observed in the previous year.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production spinach in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of spinach, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of spinach, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Spinach production in Europe saw a two-year improvement before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 702.0 thousand tons. However, in 2020, it fell to 681.8 thousand tons, marking a 2.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 2.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 0.9%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, with a 5.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.6%	0.3%	(2.9%)	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spinach production in Europe declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 36 405 million US dollars, down by 2.1% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 40 727 million US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 8.7% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 4.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.2%	(8.7%)	(2.1%)	(2.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports spinach from Europe

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Europe's spinach exports increased in volume. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 45 455 tons, with the largest decline of 25.5% recorded in 2018. In 2020, exports rebounded sharply to 76 242 tons, representing a 67.7% gain compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 18.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.5%)	(5.4%)	67.7%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, Norway, and the United Arab Emirates consistently held leading positions in Europe's spinach export structure by volume. Switzerland accounted for 1.2% of exports, Norway for 0.9%, and the United Arab Emirates for 0.5%. Together, these three countries represented 2.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Europe's spinach exports increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 208.4 million US dollars, showing a modest rise of 7.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 28.9%, with an annualized rate of 8.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.5%	4.6%	7.7%	8.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of Europe's spinach exports in value terms was highly diversified. Switzerland accounted for 1.9% of exports, the United Arab Emirates for 1.8%, and Norway for 1.2%. Combined, these three countries made up only 5.0% of total flows, while the remaining 95.0% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports spinach to Europe

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year fall, foreign spinach supplies to Europe increased. In 2019, imports reached their lowest point at 42 600 tons, with the largest decline of 30.5% recorded that year. In 2020, imports surged dramatically to 62 900 tons, marking a 47.6% rise compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	(30.5%)	47.6%	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of spinach to Europe increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Europe imported 197.4 million US dollars worth of spinach, amounting to a limited increase of 7.5% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 14.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%.

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