Tea in packings ≤3 kg market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for tea in packings ≤3 kg in Spain declined sharply from 5 007 t in 2018 to 2 987 t in 2020. During this period, the sector was dominated by major players like Pompadour, Martínez y Cantó, and Unilever, with coffee companies actively expanding their tea offerings.

After a modest recovery to 3 101 t in 2021, volume fell again to 2 811 t in 2022. This coincided with the implementation of Royal Decree 1055/2022, which introduced extended producer responsibility for packaging and required detailed annual reporting on packaging placed on the market, reinforcing sustainability standards.

From 2023, the market volume grew, reaching 3 333 t in 2024. This expansion was driven by the consolidation of the tea and infusions sector, the recovery of out-of-home consumption, and the significant growth of e-commerce, which accounted for 26% of ready-to-drink tea and coffee sales. Innovation in sustainable packaging and new retail value propositions further supported market development.

Production tea in packings ≤3 kg in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of tea in packings of 3 kg or less declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 12,891 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 10.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 33.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 15,085 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 56.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of tea in packings ≤3 kg, 2017-2020

World map of production of tea in packings ≤3 kg, 2017-2020

Following a two-year period of growth, Spain's production of tea in packings of 3 kg or less declined. In 2020, output amounted to 766.8 tonnes, down by 5.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 30.3%, translating to an average annual rate of 9.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 811.6 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 37.2% rise.

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

Exports tea in packings ≤3 kg from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 721 tonnes, representing a sharp 18.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 22.1%, with an average annual decline of 8.0%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 1,013 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 9.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Germany formed the core group of markets for Spain's exports in kind. France accounted for 22.3% of exports, Portugal for 22.0%, and Germany for 12.4%, together representing 56.8% 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, K $ US

Spain's export value of tea in packings of 3 kg or less declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 7,992 thousand US dollars, which is 21.2% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 19.5%, equating to an average annual rate of 7.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 11,736 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 18.2%.

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

The market base for Spain's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was broad. France accounted for 22.7% of exports, Portugal for 15.4%, and Saudi Arabia for 11.5%, together representing 49.6% of total flows. The remaining 50.4% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

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

Imports tea in packings ≤3 kg to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 3,835 tonnes, equivalent to a sharp 26.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 38.4%, with an average annual decline of 14.9%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 5,212 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 9.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, the United Kingdom, and Germany consistently remained the main sources for Spain's imports in kind. China accounted for 40.4% of imports, the United Kingdom for 14.7%, and Germany for 11.8%, together representing 66.9% 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, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's import value of tea in packings of 3 kg or less reached 34,162 thousand US dollars, marking a 25.5% increase over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 27.2%, with an average annual rate of 8.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 12.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and China consistently held leading positions in Spain's import structure in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 22.8% of imports, the United Kingdom for 19.3%, and China for 16.6%, together representing 58.6% of total flows.

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

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