Spain - Pulses and LegumesSpain - Pulses and Legumes

This is a best prospect industry sector for this country. Includes a market overview and trade data.

Last Published: 6/24/2019

Overview

Spain	2016	2017	2018*	2019*
Total Market Size	275,402	276,105	265,517	260,000
Total Local Production	138,000	128,000	132,000	130,000
Total Exports	16,467	20,692	18,509	20,000
Total Imports	153,869	168,797	152,026	150,000
Imports from the U.S.	47,891	61,877	49,679	50,000
Average Exchange Rate:	1.1069	1.1297	1.1810	1.14

*Estimate
$US thousands (total market size = (total local production + imports) – exports
Data Sources:
Total Local Production: FAS Madrid estimates
Total Exports: Global Trade Atlas (GTA)
Total Imports: Global Trade Atlas (GTA)
Imports from U.S.: Global Trade Atlas (GTA)
Data corresponds to HS Codes 071340, 071320, 071333 (Lentils, Chickpeas and Dry beans))

Opportunities

In Spain, legumes are a fundamental part of traditional diet. Spain is a net importer and the largest consumer of pulses in the EU. Dry legumes dominate the market, compared with canned products; however, canned legumes have registered a steady increase over the years, most likely due to changing eating habits towards ready-to-eat products. The increased interest in consumption and the limited domestic supply of dry beans opens opportunities for imports to the country. U.S. exports in this market are led by lentils followed by chick peas. Furthermore, Spanish companies also process and re-export dry edible beans within the EU market.

Web Resources

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
FAS USEU Mission
FAS GAIN Attaché Reports
FAS Madrid Contact: AgMadrid@fas.usda.gov

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