Parmesan Cheese Prices & Trade in Spain — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Aged Parmesan Cheese, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Whole Wheel Parmesan Cheese
Derived Products
Alfredo Sauce, Pesto, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing
Raw Materials
Cow Milk
HS Code
040690
Last Updated
2026-09-13
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- 5 sampled export transactions for Spain are summarized.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-13.
Parmesan Cheese Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Spain
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Explore Parmesan Cheese export intelligence in Spain, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 040690.
Scatter points are sampled from 60.9% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Parmesan Cheese in Spain
5 sampled Parmesan Cheese transactions in Spain include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Parmesan Cheese sampled transaction unit prices by date in Spain: 2026-03-30: 13.59 USD / kg, 2026-03-19: 14.84 USD / kg, 2026-03-19: 14.40 USD / kg, 2026-03-11: 24.07 USD / kg, 2026-03-11: 16.54 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | BIO***** ** ***** ***** ********** * **** | 13.59 USD / kg | (Spain) | (Ecuador) | |
| 2026-03-19 | LOS *** ******* | 14.84 USD / kg | (Spain) | (Costa Rica) | |
| 2026-03-19 | LOS *** ******* | 14.40 USD / kg | (Spain) | (Costa Rica) | |
| 2026-03-11 | VAC*** ****** ********** ******** *** | 24.07 USD / kg | (Spain) | (Ecuador) | |
| 2026-03-11 | VAC*** ****** ***** ****** **** | 16.54 USD / kg | (Spain) | (Ecuador) |
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Parmesan Cheese in Spain (HS Code 040690)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65,084,570 | 569,549,335 USD |
| 2023 | 60,044,408 | 555,169,590 USD |
| 2022 | 64,028,513 | 492,681,634 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Parmesan Cheese Exports from Spain (HS Code 040690) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Parmesan Cheese exports from Spain.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 7,616,457.431 | 107,447,515.598 USD |
| 2 | Portugal | 18,917,869.151 | 105,609,261.536 USD |
| 3 | France | 13,020,633.79 | 85,808,983.109 USD |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 3,479,411.77 | 48,643,051.549 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 3,471,839.554 | 34,252,167.204 USD |
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Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Parmesan Cheese in Spain (HS Code 040690)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 210,322,142 | 1,206,892,582 USD |
| 2022 | 198,304,522 | 972,924,905 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Parmesan Cheese to Spain (HS Code 040690) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Parmesan Cheese to Spain.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 59,568,981.09 | 302,239,548.974 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 56,850,284.356 | 270,555,180.544 USD |
| 3 | France | 38,105,794.357 | 240,838,772.415 USD |
| 4 | Belgium | 12,593,656.877 | 48,350,683.757 USD |
| 5 | Denmark | 7,190,396.11 | 40,015,715.413 USD |
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormAged hard cheese (wedge, grated, flakes)
Industry PositionValue-added dairy product
Market
In Spain, “parmesan” sold in mainstream channels is commonly positioned as PDO/DOP Parmigiano Reggiano, a hard, cooked, long-matured cheese with tightly defined Italian origin and process rules. Spain is therefore an import-dependent consumer market for the PDO product rather than a producing origin for it. Spanish modern retail e-commerce listings show PDO Parmigiano Reggiano sold in multiple convenience formats (wedge, grated, flakes) under retailer/private-label and branded offerings. The most material market-facing issues for this product in Spain are (i) EU GI/PDO name-use enforcement (misuse/evocation of “Parmesan”) and (ii) ready-to-eat dairy food-safety controls such as Listeria management.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market (PDO product produced outside Spain)
Domestic RoleConsumer and foodservice ingredient cheese segment; national consumption monitoring exists for cheese category
Market Growth
SeasonalityYear-round availability via imports and matured inventory management.
Specification
Primary VarietyParmigiano Reggiano (PDO/DOP)
Physical Attributes
- Hard, cooked and slowly matured cheese; typically sold as wedge, grated, or flakes.
- Fine-grained and flaky texture is characteristic of the PDO specification.
Compositional Metrics
- PDO specification: no additives permitted.
- PDO specification includes minimum fat content on dry matter (32% minimum).
Grades
- PDO selection/marking system applied after quality inspection (e.g., oval selection mark after minimum maturation).
Packaging
- Retail wedges, grated packs, and flake formats are sold refrigerated; some retail packs note protective atmosphere packaging.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Milk collection in PDO origin area (Italy) -> cheesemaking -> brining -> maturation (>=12 months) -> quality inspection/selection marks -> portioning/grating/packaging (rules apply for PDO) -> refrigerated distribution to Spain -> retail/foodservice
Temperature
- Refrigerated distribution and retail storage (chilled) are used for packaged wedges/grated/flakes sold in Spain.
Atmosphere Control
- Some retail flake-format packs in Spain are labelled as packaged in protective atmosphere.
Shelf Life
- Shelf-life is influenced by pack integrity (e.g., reseal/consume quickly after opening) and chilled storage discipline for grated/flake formats.
Freight IntensityLow
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighMisuse of the term “Parmesan” (or evocative labeling) for hard cheese products that do not comply with the PDO “Parmigiano Reggiano” specification can trigger enforcement actions, relabeling demands, delisting, or legal disputes in Spain/EU.Use compliant product naming and labeling for the Spanish/EU market; for PDO claims, verify supplier documentation, PDO marks, and that any grated/packaged PDO formats meet specification constraints.
Food Safety MediumListeria monocytogenes is a persistent foodborne hazard that can grow at refrigeration temperatures and can affect ready-to-eat dairy products; outbreaks/alerts can drive recalls and reputational damage in Spain.Maintain validated hygienic design and sanitation, environmental monitoring for Listeria, and shelf-life/temperature control programs; align with EU hygiene requirements and Spanish competent authority guidance.
Logistics MediumCold-chain breaks during transport or retail handling can shorten shelf life and increase spoilage/quality defects for grated/flake formats sold chilled in Spain, creating waste and customer complaints.Specify chilled transport and receiving temperature checks; use data loggers for long-haul lanes and implement rapid non-conformance escalation with distributors.
FAQ
Can a hard cheese product be marketed as “Parmesan” in Spain if it is not PDO Parmigiano Reggiano?EU case-law treats “Parmesan” as an evocation of the protected PDO “Parmigiano Reggiano,” meaning it cannot be used for cheeses that do not comply with the PDO specification. In practice, Spain applies this EU GI/PDO protection framework, so non-compliant “parmesan” naming presents a high regulatory risk.
Are additives or preservatives allowed in PDO Parmigiano Reggiano sold in Spain?No. The PDO product specification states that no additives may be used, and grated PDO product must be packaged without treatment and without adding substances.
What is the minimum maturation period for PDO Parmigiano Reggiano placed on the market?The PDO specification requires at least 12 months of maturation before it can be placed on the market for consumption under the protected designation, and the Consortium applies selection marks after inspection at the end of that period.
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