Spaniards allocated 123.694 billion euros to food and beverage consumption last year, totaling 30.798 billion kilograms. This figure represents a 3.4% increase in per capita spending compared to 2024, reaching 2,872.7 euros per person. This rise in spending, despite a more moderate increase in consumption volume (0.4%), is primarily due to inflation, which pushed food prices up by 3%.
The shift in consumption trends is also reflected in purchasing habits. Although shopping carts are filled less, the number of shopping trips has increased to 233 occasions annually, eight more than the previous year. This averages four weekly visits to the store, with a stable average ticket of 19.4 euros.
Per capita consumption reached 681.72 kilograms/liters, a 1.4% increase from the previous year. Minister of Agriculture, Luis Planas, highlighted that despite price pressures, domestic diets remain based on fresh products and traditional recipes. However, concerns about budget optimization have driven the use of time-saving culinary preparations, such as ready-made meals, which saw a 5.5% increase in consumption.
The preference for local sourcing and private labels is consolidating, now accounting for 48.6% of products purchased. Supermarkets continue to be the preferred establishment, concentrating 68.2% of purchases, valued for proximity, convenience, and variety. Hypermarkets and online shopping remain stable, while traditional retail is declining.
Consumption of fresh products, such as fruit and meat, increased by 1.2% in volume and 6.7% in spending, reinforcing the Mediterranean diet. Notable increases include fresh fruit (0.5%) and legumes (2.5%), with a decrease in carbohydrates and fats.
Domestic consumption (within the home) grew by 0.8% in volume and 4.8% in spending, reaching 87.831 billion euros. Conversely, consumption in bars and restaurants decreased by 2.5% in volume and 0.03% in spending. Most Spaniards dedicate less time to cooking, averaging 25 minutes, preferring methods like grilling, raw, or boiled preparations.
