Travel bags, rucksacks and similar containers market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for travel bags and similar containers in Spain showed initial growth from 2018 to 2019, with the market value increasing from 373.7 million US dollars to 395.8 million US dollars. This upward trend was abruptly reversed in 2020 when the market contracted sharply to 253.4 million US dollars, a decline primarily driven by the global COVID-19 pandemic which severely limited travel and reduced consumer demand for related products. The market continued to edge lower in 2021, falling to 242.4 million US dollars, as pandemic-related disruptions persisted.

A strong post-pandemic recovery emerged in 2022, with the market value jumping 58% to 383.8 million US dollars. Subsequently, in 2023, the market value fell to 291.8 million US dollars. During this period, the sector was characterized by significant and specialized international trade activity, which supported robust export volumes and influenced domestic market size. In 2024, the market partially recovered to 334.3 million US dollars, with continued relevance in key trade destinations underscoring ongoing commercial activity and sectoral specialization.

Production travel bags, rucksacks and similar containers in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2019 with a 2.4-fold increase. In 2020, the output of travel bags, rucksacks, and similar containers in Spain was valued at 26 987 K $ US, marking a 48.6% year-on-year decline. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 52 473 K $ US, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 70.5%.

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

Exports travel bags, rucksacks and similar containers from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year upward trend, Spain's exports of travel bags, rucksacks, and similar containers declined. In 2020, Spain exported 13 746 t of these items, representing a sharp 33.7% drop from the previous year. The peak volume was in 2019 at 20 722 t, with the largest annual increase also occurring that year at 34.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, France, and Italy were the top contributors to Spain's exports in volume terms, accounting for 19.7%, 19.1%, and 17.3% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 56.0% 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 travel bags, rucksacks, and similar containers in value terms declined. In 2020, exports totaled 257.0 M $ US, a 7.5% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, exports increased by 5.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 277.7 M $ US, with the largest annual increase in 2018 at 8.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Italy, and Portugal were the main markets for Spain's exports in value terms. France accounted for 27.5% of exports, Italy for 15.1%, and Portugal for 11.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 54.1% 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 travel bags, rucksacks and similar containers to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Imports of travel bags, rucksacks, and similar containers into Spain fell after two years of growth. In 2020, imports amounted to 39 078 t, a sharp 29.4% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 8.8%, with an average annual decrease of 3.0%. The peak volume was in 2019 at 55 336 t, and the largest annual increase occurred that year at 17.9%.

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

During 2017–2020, China, Vietnam, and France were the primary sources for Spain's imports in volume terms. China contributed 67.3% of imports, Vietnam 11.1%, and France 4.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 82.8% 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

After a two-year rise, Spain's imports of travel bags, rucksacks, and similar containers in value terms declined. In 2020, imports totaled 483.5 M $ US, reflecting a solid 22.2% reduction from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports decreased by 9.8%, averaging an annual decline of 3.4%. The highest value was in 2019 at 621.0 M $ US, with the largest annual increase in 2018 at 11.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Vietnam, and France formed the core of Spain's imports in value terms. China accounted for 60.2% of imports, Vietnam for 5.4%, and France for 5.3%. Collectively, these three countries represented 70.9% 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