Spain: Preserved Asparagus Market 2025

Preserved Asparagus Market Size in Spain

After two years of decline, the Spanish preserved asparagus market increased by 3.2% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Preserved asparagus consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Asparagus Production in Spain

In value terms, preserved asparagus production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Asparagus Exports

Exports from Spain

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of preserved asparagus decreased by -11.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, preserved asparagus exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for preserved asparagus exports from Spain, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved asparagus exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to +1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+129.6% per year) and Germany (-12.1% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for preserved asparagus exports from Spain, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 9% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+122.9% per year) and Portugal (+1.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved asparagus export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Portugal (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Asparagus Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, purchases abroad of preserved asparagus decreased by -6.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved asparagus imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved asparagus imports to Spain, together comprising 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of -0.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest preserved asparagus suppliers to Spain were China ($X), Peru ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 99% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +2.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average preserved asparagus import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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