Spain: Other Cereals Market 2025

Other Cereals Market Size in Spain

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Spanish other cereals market, when its value decreased by -16.4% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a strong increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Other Cereals Production in Spain

In value terms, other cereals production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 101% against the previous year. Other cereals production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In 2021, the average other cereals yield in Spain dropped to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -10.8% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, other cereals yield increased by +59.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average other cereals yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020, and then contracted in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of other cerealses in Spain shrank to X ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The other cereals harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Other Cereals Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2021, shipments abroad of other cerealses decreased by -19.2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 193% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, other cereals exports shrank to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% 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 decreased by -33.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of other cereals exports from Spain, together comprising 85% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +133.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), France ($X) and Portugal ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for other cereals exported from Spain worldwide, together comprising 68% of total exports. Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +110.4%, saw 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 other cereals export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 87%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Other Cereals Imports

Imports into Spain

Other cereals imports into Spain dropped remarkably to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -38.7% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 966%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, other cereals imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 399% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest other cereals supplier to Spain, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, other cereals imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), sixfold. Lithuania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland totaled +167.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-2.4% per year) and Lithuania (+5.9% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of other cereals to Spain, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland amounted to +139.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-0.1% per year) and Lithuania (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average other cereals import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from Luxembourg ($X per ton) and Lithuania ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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