Wine market in Spain - statistics & facts
Spain’s global standing in wine production
Alongside Italy and France, Spain is among the world's leading wine producers. In 2023, Spain ranked third on the list of wine-producing countries, with an output of about 28.3 million hectoliters. On a more regional level, Castilla-La Mancha is by far the Spanish autonomous community producing the highest volume of this alcoholic beverage. When it comes to manufacturers, the main players in the industry include J. García Carrión, the clear leader of the pack, and Freixenet, who ranks second albeit from a distance.The many facets of Spanish wines
Under the Spanish classification system, wines are grouped into three categories: Denominación de Origen Protegida (Protected Designation of Origin, PDO), such as the popular Rioja or Ribera del Duero; Indicación Geográfica Protegida (Protected Geographical Indication, PGI or local wines); and Vino de Mesa (table wine). The most consumed wines in the country do not have any certification and are for the most part still wines. Additionally, red wines are generally preferred over whites or rosés.Trends in Spanish wine consumption and spending
Regarding consumption and spending, Spaniards are neither the ones who consume nor spend the most on wine worldwide. Spending on this alcoholic beverage remained stable between 2010 and 2019, with a noticeable increase in 2020. Catalonia and the Balearic Islands are the autonomous Spanish communities with the highest expenditure on wine per capita, averaging almost 10 euros higher than the national average.Nationally, wine holds a significant place in Spanish culture, economy, and daily life. Thus, the country’s wine industry not only showcases its regional diversity but also has a significant impact on the wine market on a global scale.