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Spain - Spades And Shovels - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Spain - Spades And Shovels - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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May 10, 2024

Spain's Import of Digging Tools Declines Significantly to $3M in 2023

Spain Spades And Shovels Imports

In 2023, purchases abroad of spades and shovels decreased by -21.8% to 1.7K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 79%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 2.1K tons in 2022, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, spades and shovels imports dropped remarkably to $3M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 128% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $5.1M in 2022, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.Spain Spades And Shovels Imports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Spades And Shovels in Spain (thousand USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
China9621,4851,6181,3571,4961,8811,6131,4993,4914,1862,090
Germany27.632.653.120.814.726.316.885.5147176224
VietnamN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A93.542.8N/A93.0230142
GreeceN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A0.598.2
France10510311585.312582.146.210515595.795.8
Italy21223533.813259.114836.262.694.884.477.9
Netherlands3.22.76.810.62.42.04.222.675.018.050.4
Others12727.171.564.6111156103141315278220
Total1,4371,8841,8981,6711,8072,3891,8621,9174,3715,0702,998

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (1.5K tons) constituted the largest spades and shovels supplier to Spain, accounting for a 88% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam (45 tons), with a 2.7% share of total imports. Germany (30 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.8% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +14.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+228.5% per year) and Germany (+23.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($2.1M) constituted the largest supplier of spades and shovels to Spain, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($224K), with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 4.7% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+23.3% per year) and Vietnam (+171.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the spades and shovels price stood at $1,618 per ton (CIF, Spain), shrinking by -53% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 27%. The import price peaked at $3,444 per ton in 2022, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($7,369 per ton), while the price for China ($1,421 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the spades and shovels 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:

  • Prodcom 25731010 - Spades and shovels

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. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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