The organic market has already achieved an annual turnover in 2023 of 3.000 million euros in Spain during 2023. These data represent a growth of 6,2% compared to 2022. All of this according to the data presented by Ecovalia at the Food Fair that will take place. is taking place in Barcelona.
In this way, the market for ecological products also known as Bio confirms the growth of recent years. This trend also occurs in European countries, although Spain is far below countries such as Switzerland, Denmark or Austria. And these three countries lead the ranking of per capita spending. Specifically in Switzerland the expense per person per year is €437 while in Spain it is only €64.
The organic market in Spain
The consumption of organic products increases and does so in all categories. The communities with the most global consumption of organic products are Catalonia and Andalusia, followed by Madrid.
On the other hand, large supermarkets are the preferred places where this type of product is purchased, followed by specialized stores.
According to experts, the still appreciable and significant economic difference in the organic product slows down the increase in consumption in Spain where price is a very strong reason in the purchase decision. The concern for a healthier diet also increases the consumption of organic food and this trend is growing year after year.
The forecast is that the increase in the area under cultivation of organic products will pressure prices downwards and the consumption of organic products will increase. Specifically, in Spain there are currently about 2,7 million hectares certified as organic and it continues to grow year after year.
The same thing happens with the Spanish livestock herd, which, following the path of the crop area, grows and provides more certified organic product.
