Stainless household articles market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for stainless steel household articles in Spain contracted from 19 024 t to 15 227 t. The market in 2018 was supported by urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and hygiene regulations that mandated stainless steel for surfaces and furniture in professional kitchens. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 accelerated online sales and heightened consumer focus on hygienic, durable products, though overall market volume still declined during this period.

A strong rebound occurred in 2021, with volume jumping to 19 656 t, largely driven by the introduction of new product segments such as modular stackable utensils and smart appliances, which captured significant consumer adoption. In 2022, volume remained steady at 19 432 t, while market value increased to 125.9 million US dollars, reflecting the uptake of smart technologies, sustainable products, and new collections with advanced features like PFOA-free non-stick coatings.

Market volume dipped to 17 912 t in 2023, even as factors highlighted a growing trend of stainless steel furniture in residential kitchens and the introduction of the UNE EN 17446 standard for automatic fire suppression in professional settings. In 2024, volume recovered to 21 000 t, bolstered by updated regulations requiring stainless steel for extraction hoods, ducts, and filters in professional kitchens, alongside continued launches of innovative modular and smart products.

Production stainless household articles in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of stainless steel household articles declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 27 274 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp decrease of 27.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 52.7%, which translates to an annualized decline of 22.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Spain's production volume of stainless steel household articles fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 4 404 tonnes, showing a steep drop of 27.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 37%, averaging an annual decline of 14.3%.

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

Exports stainless household articles from Spain

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Spain's exports of stainless steel household articles totaled 5 980 tonnes, down 12.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 10.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.7%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 809 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 2.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Italy were the key destinations for Spain's exports in kind. France accounted for 29.3% of exports, Portugal for 16.6%, and Italy for 8.9%, together making up 54.7% 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

After two years of growth, Spain's exports of stainless steel household articles declined. In 2020, exports were valued at 67.3 million US dollars, a decrease of 3.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 69.6 million US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 4.6%.

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

During 2017–2020, France, Portugal, and Italy formed the main cluster of markets for Spain's exports in value terms. France represented 30.2% of export value, Portugal 14.5%, and Italy 9.8%, collectively accounting for 54.5% 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 stainless household articles to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of stainless steel household articles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 16 804 tonnes, a decrease of 10.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 8.7%, averaging an annual decline of 3.0%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 19 118 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 3.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and India were the main sources for Spain's imports in kind. China accounted for 68.0% of imports, Germany for 6.3%, and India for 6.2%, together representing 80.4% 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

In 2020, Spain's imports of stainless steel household articles were valued at 114.1 million US dollars, down 9.5% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 126.1 million US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 3.6%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, China, Germany, and India formed the core of Spain's imports in value terms. China represented 60.7% of import value, Germany 12.4%, and India 5.4%, collectively making up 78.4% of total import flows.

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

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