Spain: Carob Market 2025

Carob Market Size in Spain

The Spanish carob market fell rapidly to $X in 2021, dropping by -78.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Carob Production in Spain

In value terms, carob production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 51%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average carob yield in Spain reached X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average carob yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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.

The carob harvested area in Spain reduced slightly to X ha in 2021, approximately mirroring 2020. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 1.9% against the previous year. The carob harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Carob Exports

Exports from Spain

Carob exports from Spain expanded sharply to X tons in 2021, picking up by 14% compared with the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +97.6% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, carob exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 45%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for carob exports from Spain, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, carob exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy totaled +9.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+4.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+16.1% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for carob exports from Spain, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 8.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy amounted to +16.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-1.0% per year) and Germany (+8.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average carob export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Italy (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Carob Imports

Imports into Spain

Carob imports into Spain reduced dramatically to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -67.5% compared with the year before. Overall, imports showed a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 167% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carob imports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 188%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of carob to Spain, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, carob imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tunisia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Algeria (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Portugal totaled +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (+13.4% per year) and Algeria (+26.1% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carob to Spain, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a 7.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Portugal amounted to +16.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (+9.3% per year) and Italy (+124.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average carob import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 117% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a remarkable increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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