Spain: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in Spain

After five years of growth, the Spanish persimmon market decreased by -8.5% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, saw a significant increase. Persimmon consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Persimmon Production in Spain

In value terms, persimmon production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 44%. Persimmon production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

The average yield of persimmons in Spain shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, the yield saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the average persimmon yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of persimmons were harvested in Spain; reducing by -7.7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 21% against the previous year. The persimmon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2021, shipments abroad of persimmons decreased by -12.6% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 62% 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 somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon exports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 69%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of persimmon exports from Spain, with a combined 50% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, the Netherlands, the UK, Portugal, Morocco, the Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Lithuania and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +35.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for persimmon exported from Spain were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 49% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, the UK, the Netherlands, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Belgium, Ukraine and Morocco, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +36.2%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average persimmon export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 9.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 the UK (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Persimmon Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of persimmons, when their volume increased by 194% to X tons. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, persimmon imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of persimmon imports to Spain, with a combined 62% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +481.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of persimmon to Spain, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru amounted to +750.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+44.2% per year) and Italy (+38.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average persimmon import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 52%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+46.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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