Spain: Cereal Market 2025

Cereal Market Size in Spain

The Spanish cereal market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Cereal consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Cereal Production in Spain

In value terms, cereal production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cereals in Spain was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, surging by X% on the year before. In general, the yield indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cereal yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average cereal yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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.

The cereal harvested area in Spain totaled X ha in 2022, flattening at the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. The cereal harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cereal Exports

Exports from Spain

Cereal exports from Spain fell dramatically to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cereal exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of cereal exports from Spain, with a combined X% share of total exports. Morocco, the UK, Libya, Turkey, Belgium and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Libya (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Tunisia ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for cereal exported from Spain worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Morocco, Libya, Italy, the UK, Turkey and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Libya, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average cereal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained 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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Libya (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cereal Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, purchases abroad of cereals was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cereal imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of cereal imports to Spain, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest cereal suppliers to Spain were Ukraine ($X), Brazil ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cereal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cereal import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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