Spain - Pulses and Legumes Spain - Pulses and Legumes
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