Europe: Spinach Market 2025

Spinach Market Size in Europe

After six years of growth, the Europe spinach market decreased by -2.8% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 9.8%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Spinach Production in Europe

In value terms, spinach production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +45.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons), with a combined 41% share of total production. Spain, Germany, Greece and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +9.7%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average spinach yield shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of spinach production in Europe contracted to X ha, with a decrease of -5.1% compared with the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to spinach production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Spinach Exports

Exports in Europe

Spinach exports dropped to X tons in 2022, waning by -7.5% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, spinach exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the main exporters of spinach in Europe, together accounting for near 67% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 15% share, followed by France (7.3%). The following exporters - Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) - each amounted to a 5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +16.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 87% of total exports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +16.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, waning by -4.7% against the previous year. Export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, spinach export price increased by +64.9% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+14.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Spinach Imports

Imports in Europe

Spinach imports expanded to X tons in 2022, surging by 1.7% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, spinach imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 26%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the main importer of spinach in Europe, generating 70% of total import. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), constituting a 5.4% share of total imports. Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +24.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 55% share of total imports. Belgium, Poland, France, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +22.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -7.8% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+12.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform