Wooden tableware and kitchenware market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for wooden tableware and kitchenware saw its volume rise from 5 714 t in 2018 to 6 638 t in 2019, then contract to 4 922 t in 2020. In value terms, it followed a similar trajectory, reaching $29.5 million in 2019 before declining to $24.4 million in 2020.

A strong recovery began in 2021, with market volume jumping to 6 547 t and value surging to $36.3 million. Growth accelerated in 2022, reaching 8 704 t and $47.6 million. This expansion aligned with the implementation of Royal Decree 1021/2022, which introduced stricter hygiene obligations for sanitizing reusable tableware in retail food establishments, likely stimulating replacement demand. The 2021 technical regulation for glass and ceramic food-contact materials, while not directly governing wood, may have heightened general attention to material safety in the kitchenware sector.

By 2024, market volume advanced further to 9 158 t, although value receded to $36.4 million. This period was marked by a growing consumer preference for natural, sustainable materials like wood in kitchen items, supported by industrial kitchen regulations that mandated disinfectable utensils. The broader Spanish kitchen equipment sector also reported growth, fueled by housing market recovery and demand for personalized, eco-friendly products, even amid cost pressures.

Production wooden tableware and kitchenware in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's wooden tableware and kitchenware production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 3 905 K $ US, marking a significant 11.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 8.4%, with an average annual decline of 2.9%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 4 521 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 6.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Wooden tableware and kitchenware production in Spain increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Spain produced 521.9 t, up 10.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 8.9%, averaging 2.9% annually. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 462.1 t, which also experienced the largest decline of 3.6%.

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

Exports wooden tableware and kitchenware from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's wooden tableware and kitchenware export volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2 635 t, a substantial 40.9% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 11.3%, with an average annual increase of 3.6%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 1 675 t, which saw the largest decline of 29.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal (32.4% of exports in kind), France (26.4%), and Italy (10.7%) formed the core group of markets, collectively accounting for 69.5% 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, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of wooden tableware and kitchenware from Spain increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 11 889 K $ US, a 22.3% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 59.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France (24.8% of exports in value terms), Portugal (21.0%), and Italy (15.0%) together represented 60.8% of total export value, remaining the primary destinations for Spain's wooden tableware and kitchenware.

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

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

Imports wooden tableware and kitchenware to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, Spain's volume of wooden tableware and kitchenware imports declined. In 2020, imports totaled 7 035 t, a sharp 12.4% reduction from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 22%, with an average annual growth of 6.8%. The peak volume was in 2019 at 8 034 t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 20.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China accounted for 73.0% of Spain's total imports in kind of wooden tableware and kitchenware, with the remaining flows distributed among various smaller partners.

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

After a two-year increase, Spain's imports of wooden tableware and kitchenware from abroad declined. In 2020, imports were valued at 34 860 K $ US, showing a 7.2% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 34.9%, with an average annual increase of 10.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 34 860 K $ US, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 23.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China (67.6% of imports in value terms), Germany (11.8%), and Vietnam (2.7%) were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of Spain's wooden tableware and kitchenware imports, together representing 82.0% 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