Spaniards have increased their consumption of European almonds by 32.6% in one year

Published 2024년 10월 29일

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In 2023, the consumption of almonds in Spain surged by 32.6%, reaching 14.7 million kilograms, primarily driven by the European almond, with the market value increasing by 26.6% to 178.2 million euros. The product now accounts for 9.2% of Spain's total nut consumption volume and 13.5% of the market value. The majority of consumers are middle-aged couples with children, adult couples without children, and retired people. Spain is the world's second-largest exporter of almonds, with 9% of the global total, and exports to other European countries like France and Germany. The 'Sustainable EU Almond' campaign, funded by the EU, promotes the nut's Iberian origin, quality, and sustainability. The Iberian Peninsula's almonds, rich in nutrients and sustainable, are part of a major food trend.

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The European almond is a phenomenon in Spain and also beyond our borders. In fact, 2023 was a key year for almond consumption in Spain, which grew by 32.6% compared to the previous year (from 11.1 million kilograms to 14.7 million), according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. And a good part of this increase is due to the European product, a healthy and sustainable food of Iberian origin, grown in Spain and Portugal, and which is quickly becoming a trend. In 2023, the market value of almonds in Spain increased by 26.6%, to 178.2 million euros (140.7 million in 2022), and the per capita spending of Spaniards stood at 3.81 euros (25.2% more). This product, in addition, already represents 9.2% of the total volume of nuts consumed in our country, as well as 13.5% of the market value of the entire category. The majority consumer profile in Spain is that of couples with children of middle age or older, and adult couples without children and retired people. ...

Source: Financialfood