Spain: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Spain

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Spanish strawberry market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption enjoyed strong growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Production in Spain

In value terms, strawberry production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average strawberry yield in Spain contracted to X tons per ha, leveling off at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average strawberry 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 2022, approx. X ha of strawberries were harvested in Spain; approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, strawberry exports from Spain fell to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of strawberry exports from Spain, together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Switzerland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for strawberry exported from Spain were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Belgium and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, purchases abroad of strawberries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of strawberry imports to Spain, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to Spain, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Morocco stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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