Vinegar market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish vinegar market volume grew from 91 million liters in 2018 to 109.6 million liters in 2020, supported by the country's role as a leading European producer within a region that dominates global vinegar trade.

After a dip to 96.6 million liters in 2021, the market surged to 159 million liters in 2022 before declining to 124.5 million liters in 2023, reflecting notable volatility in domestic consumption.

By 2024, the market recovered to 131 million liters as vinegar exports surpassed sparkling wine in value, and innovation in organic production and flavors, coupled with strong e-commerce activity, responded to evolving consumer demand.

Production vinegar in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Spain's vinegar production was valued at 105.3 million US dollars, marking a 13.7% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 15.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.0%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 4.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Spain's vinegar production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 156.7 million liters of vinegar, representing an 18.0% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production expanded by 23.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, M l

Exports vinegar from Spain

Exports in kind, K l

In 2020, Spain's vinegar exports reached 66 652 thousand liters, a 56.9% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 53.5%, with an average annual rate of 15.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 42 468 thousand liters, which also saw the largest decline of 21.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy were the primary buyers of Spanish vinegar in volume terms, accounting for 21.4%, 20.8%, and 18.2% of exports, respectively. Together, these three markets represented 60.3% of total vinegar exports from Spain.

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

In 2020, the value of vinegar exports from Spain amounted to 49 313 thousand US dollars, a 44.7% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value rose by 40.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 34 069 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 24.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France were the key markets for Spanish vinegar in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 52.0% 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 vinegar to Spain

Imports in kind, K l

In 2020, Spain's vinegar imports totaled 19 613 thousand liters, showing a strong 24.5% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 23.0%, with an average annual rate of 7.2%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 15 748 thousand liters, which also saw the largest decline of 7.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the Netherlands, and France were the main sources of vinegar imports to Spain in volume terms, representing 33.1%, 30.6%, and 15.1% of imports, respectively. Combined, these three countries accounted for 78.8% 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, K $ US

In 2020, Spain imported vinegar worth 17 328 thousand US dollars, a substantial 13.1% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value rose by 18.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 9.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 16.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany were the leading sources of vinegar imports to Spain in value terms, accounting for 63.2%, 8.9%, and 5.7% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 77.8% 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