Spain: Food Processing Ingredients Annual

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   SP2025-0011
In 2024, Spain imported $2.2 billion worth of agricultural, seafood and forest products from the United States. Following significant efforts to recover from the COVID-19 crisis, companies are once again facing a challenging environment that includes high production costs and economic and political uncertainties. Despite these challenges, Spain’s food and beverage sector continues to show a constant and positive performance. With one of the most resilient and competitive food processing industries in Europe, Spain’s demand for food ingredients continues to increase, as well as its demand for distilled spirits, tree nuts, and chocolate and cocoa products.

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