Unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves was reshaped by the European Union's prohibition on using meat meals in feed for farm animals, aimed at preventing bovine spongiform encephalopathy. Announced in 2020 and effective from January 2021, this ban directly restricted the product's primary application, leading to a contraction in production volume to 481.8 thousand tons in 2020 and necessitating industry-wide adaptation to new sanitary and production norms.

Despite fluctuating physical volumes, the market's value demonstrated strong growth, rising from $82.0 million in 2018 to $141.9 million in 2023. This increase in monetary terms was supported by the sector's restructuring in response to the EU ban and a gradual shift in market dynamics, with the value surpassing $100 million for the first time in 2021 as the industry adjusted its output.

By 2024, market development was further influenced by the expansion of international trade opportunities, with updated lists of Spanish establishments authorized to export meat by-products to markets like Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United States. This facilitated access, while increased domestic production and consumption of meat by-products, alongside a growing corporate focus on sustainability in pet food ingredients, contributed to a more segmented and value-oriented market.

Production unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of decline, Spain's production of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves increased in value terms. In 2019, output reached its lowest point at 173.3 million US dollars, with a 1.4% decrease that year. By 2020, production had risen to 176.7 million US dollars, marking a 2.0% increase compared to 2019.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Spain's production of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves declined for the third consecutive year in volume terms. In 2020, output stood at 481.8 thousand tonnes, which is 7.8% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 10.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.8%.

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

Exports unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves from Spain

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Spain's exports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves declined in volume terms. In 2019, exports peaked at 236.0 thousand tonnes, following a 13.0% increase in 2018. By 2020, export volume had fallen to 184.6 thousand tonnes, representing a sharp decrease of 21.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 7.3%, with an annualized rate of 2.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Thailand, and Italy were the main markets for Spain's exports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves in volume terms. France accounted for 26.8% of exports, Thailand for 17.6%, and Italy for 14.5%. Together, these three countries represented 58.9% 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

Spain's exports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves increased in value terms for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 126.6 million US dollars, reflecting a 2.7% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 24.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Thailand, and Germany were the principal markets for Spain's exports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 55.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves to Spain

Imports in kind, K t

Spain's imports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves increased in volume terms for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 49.4 thousand tonnes, showing a moderate rise of 8.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 43.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Italy were the main sources for Spain's imports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves in volume terms. France contributed 47.9% of imports, Portugal 29.4%, and Italy 9.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 86.3% 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

Spain's imports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves increased in value terms for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 28.9 million US dollars, showing a modest increase of 3.6% versus 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 22%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.9%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Italy made the largest contributions to Spain's imports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves in value terms. France accounted for 42.6% of imports, Portugal for 24.3%, and Italy for 12.3%. Together, these three countries represented 79.2% 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