Spain: Canned Meat Market 2025

Canned Meat Market Size in Spain

In 2021, the Spanish canned meat market increased by 46% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Canned meat consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Canned Meat Production in Spain

In value terms, canned meat production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Canned meat production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Canned Meat Exports

Exports from Spain

For the fifth year in a row, Spain recorded growth in shipments abroad of canned meat, which increased by 7.4% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 24%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, canned meat exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 +87.6% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 19%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons), France (X tons) and Cuba (X tons) were the main destinations of canned meat exports from Spain, together accounting for 60% of total exports. The UK, Germany, Poland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +44.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) remains the key foreign market for canned meat exports from Spain, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Portugal amounted to +6.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+3.0% per year) and the UK (+24.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average canned meat export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 4.5% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, 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 (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Canned Meat Imports

Imports into Spain

For the third year in a row, Spain recorded growth in supplies from abroad of canned meat, which increased by 5% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 33%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canned meat imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of canned meat imports to Spain, together accounting for 65% of total imports. These countries were followed by Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Belgium, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Brazil and the UK, which together accounted for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +37.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest canned meat suppliers to Spain, with a combined 58% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Ireland, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Brazil and the UK, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Among the main suppliers, Ireland, with a CAGR of +33.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average canned meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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