Spain: Carrot And Turnip Market 2025

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Spain

In 2022, the Spanish carrot and turnip market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Spain

In value terms, carrot and turnip production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 34%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of carrots and turnips in Spain contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 13%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average carrot and turnip yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of carrots and turnips were harvested in Spain; waning by -2.9% against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 6.1% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then shrank in the following year.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, shipments abroad of carrots and turnips decreased by -29.9% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 2016 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of carrot and turnip exports from Spain, together accounting for 67% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +12.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for carrot and turnip exported from Spain were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 68% of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +12.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, supplies from abroad of carrots and turnips increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +26.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 42%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest carrot and turnip supplier to Spain, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, carrot and turnip imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Portugal (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France amounted to +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+45.0% per year) and Portugal (-3.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest carrot and turnip suppliers to Spain were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Portugal ($X), together comprising 75% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +34.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -12.4% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, carrot and turnip import price increased by +3.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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