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

1,298,075

2,474,170

2,481,740

2,540,000

Total Local Production

1,080,000

2,310,000

2,350,000

2,400,000

Total Exports

767,159

712,219

802,856

810,000

Total Imports

985,234

876,389

934,596

950,000

Imports from the U.S.

712,739

594,613

654,669

655,000

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 Code 0802 (Nuts NESOI, Fresh or dried).

Opportunities

Spain is a major import market for tree nuts and the United States is the primary supplier to the national market. In 2018, U.S. exports of nuts to Spain were USD 696 million, led by almonds, valued at over USD 520 million followed by walnuts and pistachios. In Spain, tree nuts are part of the traditional Mediterranean diet and with consumption split between the snack food and the ingredient categories. Tree nuts enjoy an excellent image related to health and nutrition.

The U.S. share of the Spanish almond market is expected to remain unchanged at about 90 percent.  Spain is a major processing and distribution center for California almonds in Europe. The nuts are imported and reprocessed domestically to then re-export them to third countries. U.S. walnuts, both shelled and in-shell are also making important inroads in the Spanish market.

Web Resources

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food  
Almond Board of California 
California Walnut Commission

FAS USEU Mission
FAS GAIN Attaché Reports
FAS Madrid Contact: AgMadrid@fas.usda.gov

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