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Spinach market in Southern Europe

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern 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

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh spinach market in Southern Europe showed notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After a decline to 226.8 thousand tonnes in 2019, volume stabilized around 225 thousand tonnes in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated demand for frozen spinach, perceived as convenient and safe, supporting overall consumption.

A sharp recovery followed in 2021, with market volume jumping 14.7% to 258.5 thousand tonnes. This growth was driven by the continued expansion of the frozen and individual quick-frozen (IQF) segments, alongside rising consumer interest in organic and ready-to-eat spinach products. However, adverse climatic conditions in 2022 affected harvests, leading to a 10% drop in volume to 232.7 thousand tonnes, despite increased greenhouse cultivation area in Italy to compensate for production losses.

The market contracted further to 201.2 thousand tonnes in 2023. Throughout the period, investments in cold-chain logistics and quick-freezing technology helped maintain product quality, while consumer preference for packaged, pre-washed spinach and sustainable offerings influenced demand patterns.

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 Southern Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern 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 Southern 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

In 2020, Southern Europe produced 285.4 K t of spinach, showing no significant change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 2.2%, which equates to an annualized growth rate of 0.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 4.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 7.2%, when production peaked at 299.2 K t.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.2%	(4.9%)	0.3%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of spinach in Southern Europe was valued at 672.1 M $ US, marking an 8.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 8.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9%. The largest decline was observed in 2019, with a decrease of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.5%	(5.7%)	8.5%	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports spinach from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, t

Foreign spinach supplies from Southern Europe increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 63 173 t, reflecting a modest increase of 2.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 25.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.6%	4.4%	2.1%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the principal destinations for spinach exports in kind from Southern Europe were the United Kingdom (accounting for 36.3% of exports), the Netherlands (16.1%), and Germany (14.8%). Together, these three countries represented 67.1% 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 Southern Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Spinach exports from Southern Europe increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the export value reached 148.8 M $ US, showing an advance of 10.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value rose by 33.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.8%	3.6%	10.4%	10.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of spinach from Southern Europe in value terms were the United Kingdom (32.6% of exports), Germany (18.4%), and the Netherlands (14.7%). Collectively, these three countries formed 65.6% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports spinach to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, cross-border shipments of spinach to Southern Europe declined. In 2020, imports totaled 3 137 t, which is 26.0% lower compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 29.6%, with imports peaking in 2019 at 4 240 t.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.6%	2.3%	(26.0%)	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports in kind were distributed across a wide set of partner countries. France (14.9% of imports), Belgium (6.3%), and Germany (5.7%) jointly accounted for just 26.8% of total flows, indicating a diverse import structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Spinach imports to Southern Europe declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 7.9 M $ US, down by 17.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.0%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 28.2%, when imports peaked at 9.5 M $ US.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.2%	(0.3%)	(17.1%)	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, spinach imports to Southern Europe were supplied from a broad set of markets. France (13.0% of imports in value terms), Germany (6.9%), and Belgium (3.3%) together accounted for only 23.2% of total import value, while many smaller destinations made up the remaining 76.8%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io