Market Overview
The Spain meat market size was USD 23.01 Billion in 2024 and is forecasted to reach USD 27.33 Billion by 2033. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.93% during the forecast period 2025-2033. Consumer preference shifts towards healthier, organic meats, rising tourism, and strong culinary traditions drive demand. Economic factors like disposable income and inflation, alongside regulations on animal welfare and sustainability, influence market dynamics. Advancements in technology and global trade policies also play significant roles.
Study Assumption Years
- Base Year: 2024
- Historical Year/Period: 2019-2024
- Forecast Year/Period: 2025-2033
Spain Meat Market Key Takeaways
- Current Market Size: USD 23.01 Billion in 2024
- CAGR: 1.93% (2025-2033)
- Forecast Period: 2025-2033
- Sustainability and innovation are key market trends, with producers adopting cleaner technologies and eco-friendly practices.
- Export diversification is underway due to geopolitical tensions, with significant pigmeat exports of 687,000 tonnes in Q1 2025.
- Changing consumer lifestyles increase demand for ready-to-cook, premium, and ethically sourced meat products.
- Producers focus on better labeling, cleaner ingredients, and product formats aligning with health and environmental consciousness.
- Tourism and domestic culinary traditions remain strong demand drivers in Spain’s meat market.
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Spain Meat Market Growth Factors
Major factors easing the growth of the Spain meat market include the increasing demand for health and organic meat considerations, such as antibiotic-free, freshness and preservatives products amongst health-conscious consumers, the growing health awareness. However, the industry has faced pressure from government and EU regulation to reduce emissions and improve livestock welfare to secure the future sustainability and social and commercial viability of production.
Export diversification also plays a part in the growth, with Spain exporting 687,000 tonnes of pigmeat in the first quarter of 2025, 40,300 tonnes of which went to South Korea, amid geopolitical and trade policy changes. This diversification provides additional resilience against economic or political shocks, and the meat industry in Spain can compete with the international market for higher quality products that are used for international tastes.
Changes in expectations and consumption patterns are also responsible for this increase, specifically the growing demand for ready to cook (RTC), premarinated and easy to prepare RTC meat products. There is also a growing preference for quality organic, local and humane/sustainable farming raised meats and to displace customary dishes with leaner and more sustainable meats that are better labeled, more consistent and have better nutrition. This reflects a cultural trend towards more healthy eating and conscious consumerism.
Spain Meat Market Segmentation
Type Insights:
- Raw: Includes unprocessed meat types prevalent in the market.
- Processed: Covers meat products that undergo processing for preservation or added convenience.
Product Insights:
- Chicken: Market includes fresh and processed chicken meat.
- Beef: Covers beef meat segment including premium quality variants.
- Pork: Represents the pork meat market with significant export activity.
- Mutton: Includes lamb and other mutton varieties.
- Others: Comprises other less common meat types.
Distribution Channel Insights:
- Supermarkets and Hypermarkets: Major retail outlets where meat products are sold extensively.
- Departmental Stores: Traditional retail outlets with dedicated meat sections.
- Specialty Stores: Stores specializing in meat products or gourmet suppliers.
- Online Stores: E-commerce platforms selling meat products.
- Others: Other miscellaneous distribution channels.
Regional Insights
- Northern Spain
- Eastern Spain
- Southern Spain
- Central Spain
Recent Developments & News
- In April 2025: PROVACUNO, supported by the EU, launched the “It’s Time for UE Beef. Beef from Spain” campaign targeting Singapore, Japan, and the Philippines. The three-year initiative aims to promote high-quality European beef featuring media outreach, social media campaigns, influencer partnerships, video recipes, and events such as fairs and masterclasses. The campaign focuses on Singapore’s strong beef demand, emphasizing food safety, sustainability, and Spain’s premium beef to expand exports and strengthen consumer trust.
Key Players
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.
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