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Spain - Vegetables And Melons - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 23, 2024

Vegetable and Melon Exports in Spain Surge by 14%, Reaching $9.6 Billion in 2023

Spain Vegetable and Melon Exports

In 2023, the amount of vegetables and melons exported from Spain contracted modestly to 6.2M tons, reducing by -2.9% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 8.2%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 13M tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports rose rapidly to $9.6B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The exports peaked at $13.9B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.Spain Vegetable and Melon Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Vegetable and Melon in Spain (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Germany1,6981,6891,5641,7371,8291,9351,9022,1082,3992,4462,889
United Kingdom9549498719449521,0199961,0791,2961,2721,411
France1,1491,0701,0261,0471,0501,2051,1951,2691,3631,2491,358
Netherlands739694619654679696680683724740858
Italy277261291275293297343336386333395
Poland226230209222237296312321358347382
Portugal224176180213196216216217233261372
Others7,6277,3786,8957,2167,5508,1438,2611,6521,7871,7521,886
Total12,89312,44611,65512,30812,78613,80713,9057,6668,5468,4009,552

Exports by Country

Germany (1.7M tons), France (956K tons) and the UK (847K tons) were the main destinations of vegetable and melon exports from Spain, with a combined 58% share of total exports. the Netherlands, Portugal, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +2.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($2.9B) remains the key foreign market for vegetables and melons exports from Spain, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($1.4B), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 14% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+4.0% per year) and France (+1.7% per year).

Exports by Type

Lettuce and chicory (785K tons), chilies and peppers (green) (748K tons) and watermelons (680K tons) were the main products of vegetable and melon exports from Spain, together accounting for 36% of total exports. Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh vegetables, nes, tomatoes, potatoes, cauliflower and broccoli, melons, onion and shallot, eggplants (aubergines), garlic, carrots and turnips, cabbage and other brassicas, spinach, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, asparagus, green beans, mushrooms and truffles and peas (green) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 64%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for garlic (with a CAGR of +5.6%), while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, chilies and peppers (green) ($1.8B), tomatoes ($1.3B) and lettuce and chicory ($1.1B) appeared to be the most exported types of vegetables and melons from Spain worldwide, together comprising 44% of total exports. Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh vegetables, nes, cauliflower and broccoli, watermelons, garlic, melons, onion and shallot, eggplants (aubergines), potatoes, carrots and turnips, cabbage and other brassicas, asparagus, spinach, green beans, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, mushrooms and truffles and peas (green) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 56%.

Garlic, with a CAGR of +8.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 vegetable and melon price amounted to $1,549 per ton (FOB, Spain), increasing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($2,205 per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($856 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 Denmark (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the vegetable 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 116 - Potatoes
  • FCL 388 - Tomatoes, fresh
  • FCL 402 - Onions, shallots (green)
  • FCL 403 - Onions, dry
  • FCL 406 - Garlic
  • FCL 407 - Leeks and other alliaceous vegetables
  • FCL 393 - Cauliflowers and broccoli
  • FCL 372 - Lettuce and chicory
  • FCL 426 - Carrot
  • FCL 397 - Cucumbers and gherkins
  • FCL 417 - Peas, green
  • FCL 414 - Beans, green
  • FCL 423 - String Beans
  • FCL 367 - Asparagus
  • FCL 399 - Eggplants
  • FCL 401 - Chillies and peppers (green)
  • FCL 373 - Spinach
  • FCL 260 - Olives
  • FCL 394 - Pumpkins, squash and gourds
  • FCL 463 - Vegetables, Fresh n.e.s.
  • FCL 446 - Green Corn (Maize)
  • FCL 430 - Okra
  • FCL 394 - Pumpkins, squash and gourds
  • FCL 378 - Cassava leaves
  • FCL 366 - Artichokes
  • FCL 260 - Olives
  • FCL 358 - Cabbages
  • FCL 449 - Mushrooms
  • FCL 366 - Artichokes

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. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  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 TRENDS This 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. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. 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. Exports 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. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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