Spain: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Spain

The Spanish apple market surged to $X in 2021, growing by 15% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Apple consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Production in Spain

In value terms, apple production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of apples in Spain skyrocketed to X tons per ha, growing by 18% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The apple yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The apple harvested area in Spain dropped to X ha in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 0.5%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the apple harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Spain

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of apples decreased by -19% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, apple exports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 15%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of apple exports from Spain, together comprising 53% of total exports. Morocco, Mauritania, Italy, Colombia, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +18.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for apple exported from Spain were France ($X), the UK ($X) and Portugal ($X), together accounting for 45% of total exports. These countries were followed by Colombia, Morocco, Mauritania, Italy, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Germany, the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 34%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +16.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, the amount of apples imported into Spain totaled X tons, almost unchanged from 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest apple supplier to Spain, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. Portugal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-7.6% per year) and Portugal (+11.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Spain, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-6.2% per year) and Portugal (+13.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 21%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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