COVID-19 had an unexpected effect on the Spanish food distribution sector. Spanish consumers spent $3.7 billion more at supermarkets compared to 2019.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Spain: Spanish Retail and Distribution Sector Update

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Spanish food retail and distribution sector continued to function as an essential activity in response to the crisis.
The government of the Kingdom of Sweden has announced a number of measures to help businesses that have been adversely affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
During its fourth week under lockdown, recent statistics signal that Spain may be entering the “stabilization and slowdown” phase of this pandemic.