Spain: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in Spain

In 2022, the Spanish sorghum market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate resilient growth. Sorghum consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sorghum Production in Spain

In value terms, sorghum production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 268%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sorghum in Spain expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 4.3% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sorghum yield decreased by -39.3% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 41%. The sorghum yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sorghum harvested area in Spain expanded significantly to X ha in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 17%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the sorghum harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, approx. X tons of sorghum were exported from Spain; with an increase of 104% against the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 594%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 283%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons) was the main destination for sorghum exports from Spain, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, sorghum exports to Portugal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Portugal stood at +7.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+45.2% per year) and France (+28.3% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sorghum exports from Spain, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Portugal totaled +4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+19.7% per year) and Belgium (+63.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -49.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external 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 Belgium (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, imports of sorghum into Spain soared to X tons, jumping by 63% against 2021 figures. In general, imports posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 311%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 330% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest sorghum supplier to Spain, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, sorghum imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at +8.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+55.0% per year) and Ukraine (+11.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), France ($X) and Ukraine ($X) appeared to be the largest sorghum suppliers to Spain, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +65.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average sorghum import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 116% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 226%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+51.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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