Spain - Fruits - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingSpain's Fruit Export Surges Dramatically, Reaching $8 Billion in 2023
Spain Fruit Exports
In 2023, fruit exports from Spain contracted to 5.8M tons, which is down by -7.2% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 9.4%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 7.4M tons. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, fruit exports expanded markedly to $8B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $8.4B in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Fruit in Spain (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Germany | 1,671 | 1,612 | 1,623 | 1,696 | 1,761 | 1,900 | 1,754 | 2,242 | 2,295 | 1,971 | 2,275 |
| France | 1,463 | 1,427 | 1,358 | 1,405 | 1,411 | 1,543 | 1,450 | 1,690 | 1,747 | 1,576 | 1,616 |
| United Kingdom | 679 | 739 | 679 | 693 | 718 | 788 | 697 | 783 | 821 | 723 | 647 |
| Italy | 482 | 484 | 506 | 404 | 484 | 467 | 477 | 560 | 501 | 411 | 477 |
| Netherlands | 468 | 458 | 413 | 415 | 423 | 448 | 420 | 476 | 458 | 457 | 467 |
| Portugal | 300 | 303 | 239 | 294 | 289 | 312 | 292 | 325 | 366 | 323 | 431 |
| Poland | 344 | 327 | 280 | 271 | 291 | 251 | 298 | 318 | 329 | 306 | 338 |
| Others | 1,735 | 1,788 | 1,619 | 1,560 | 1,644 | 1,635 | 1,648 | 1,816 | 1,848 | 1,696 | 1,775 |
| Total | 7,143 | 7,137 | 6,716 | 6,738 | 7,021 | 7,344 | 7,037 | 8,210 | 8,366 | 7,463 | 8,026 |
Exports by Country
Germany (1.6M tons), France (1.1M tons) and the UK (448K tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from Spain, together accounting for 55% of total exports. Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +2.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the largest markets for fruit exported from Spain were Germany ($2.3B), France ($1.6B) and the UK ($647M), with a combined 57% share of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.
Portugal, with a CAGR of +3.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports by Type
Oranges (1.3M tons), tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas (1.1M tons) and watermelons (680K tons) were the main products of fruit exports from Spain, with a combined 52% share of total exports. Peaches and nectarines, lemons and limes, melons, persimmons, avocados, bananas and plantains, grapes, pears and quinces, apples, plums and sloes, apricots, grapefruits, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified, mangoes, mangosteens and guavas, pineapples, kiwi fruits, figs, papayas, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified and dates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by papayas (with a CAGR of +15.2%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas ($1.6B), oranges ($1.3B) and peaches and nectarines ($1B) constituted the most exported types of fruits from Spain worldwide, with a combined 50% share of total exports. Lemons and limes, watermelons, avocados, grapes, melons, persimmons, apricots, plums and sloes, pears and quinces, bananas and plantains, mangoes, mangosteens and guavas, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified, apples, grapefruits, kiwi fruits, pineapples, figs, papayas, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified and dates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 50%.
Papayas, with a CAGR of +14.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main product categories over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the fruit price stood at $1,383 per ton (FOB, Spain), growing by 16% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($1,682 per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($1,057 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fruit market in Spain. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 515 - Apples
- FCL 521 - Pears
- FCL 523 - Quinces
- FCL 526 - Apricots
- FCL 534 - Peaches and nectarines
- FCL 536 - Plums
- FCL 486 - Bananas
- FCL 489 - Plantains
- FCL 577 - Dates
- FCL 569 - Figs
- FCL 574 - Pineapples
- FCL 572 - Avocados
- FCL 571 - Mangoes
- FCL 490 - Oranges
- FCL 495 - Tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas
- FCL 507 - Grapefruit and pomelo
- FCL 497 - Lemons and limes
- FCL 512 - Citrus fruit nes
- FCL 560 - Grapes
- FCL 567 - Watermelons
- FCL 568 - Melons, Cantaloupes
- FCL 600 - Papayas
Country coverage:
- Spain
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Spain
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
