Spain: Fonio Market 2025

Fonio Market Size in Spain

The Spanish fonio market contracted markedly to $X in 2022, falling by -17.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fonio Production in Spain

In value terms, fonio production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 4,169,400% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of fonio in Spain was estimated at less than X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of fonio production in Spain was estimated at less than X ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Fonio Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, overseas shipments of fonio decreased by -75.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 595% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fonio exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 633%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X kg), France (X kg) and Italy (X kg) were the main destinations of fonio exports from Spain.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +19.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for fonio exported from Spain worldwide.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +17.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fonio export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -8.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 5.5%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 the UK (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fonio Imports

Imports into Spain

Fonio imports into Spain declined significantly to X tons in 2022, waning by -72.1% on the year before. In general, imports faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 400% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fonio imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 393%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Senegal (X tons) was the main fonio supplier to Spain, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Senegal was relatively modest.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fonio to Spain.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Senegal was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average fonio import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 7.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 103%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Senegal.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +6.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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