Spain Plasticulture for Growing Vegetables Market - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Spain Plasticulture for Growing Vegetables Market, By Material (Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Poly-Vinyl Chloride (PVC), Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer (EVA) and Others), Vegetable Type (Eggplant, Okra, Tomato, Bitter Gourd, Chili, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli and Others), Application (Nursery Management, Tunnels and Surface Cover) - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029.

Spain Plasticulture for Growing Vegetables Market Analysis and Size

Plasticulture is widely accepted as it helps to double and triple yields and the crops are harvested two to three weeks earlier than as compared to traditional growing practices. Plastic mulch is used in plasticulture. It protects fruits, vegetables and leaves from disease by preventing direct contact with the soil. It helps to suppress weeds and save water in crop production. It is used on a large scale for vegetable growing, with millions of acres cultivated under plastic mulch.

These plastic products are used in agricultural industry for early and high-quality production. Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the Spain plasticulture for growing vegetables market is expected to reach the value of EUR 76.95 million by the year 2029, at a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period. The market report curated by the Data Bridge Market Research team includes in-depth expert analysis, import/export analysis, pricing analysis, production consumption analysis and climate chain scenario.

Market Definition

The practice of using plastic for growing vegetables, fruits and in agricultural activities is known as plasticulture. These practices include raised beds, plastic mulch, drip irrigation, soil fumigation, irrigation, the packaging of agricultural products and the protection of harvests from precipitation. Black plastic mulch even helps control weeds. Plastic is also used as a mulch or greenhouse cover. Its management requires careful planning and close attention.

Market Dynamics of the Spain Plasticulture for Growing Vegetables Include:

Drivers/ Opprtunity

•  Increasing agricultural sector

Plasticulture is widely used in agriculture for plants and animals. It helps in moisture conservation, water saving and reduction in fertilizer consumption for the production of plants. Plasticulture helps to increase the yield of vegetables by keeping them safe with the use of nets and preserves soil moisture. This will contribute to healthy agricultural growth. Hence, the increasing agricultural sector will contribute to the growth of Spain  plasticulture for growing vegetables market.

• Increasing key benefits of plasticulture

Plastic films and mulch keep the soil hydrated and keep the soil loose, friable and well aerated. This helps roots to take oxygen. The vegetables grown with the help of film are much cleaner. It provides a better surface for water drainage and reduces the drowning of vegetables as excess water runs off the plastic-covered rows and out of the field. Thus increasing key benefits of plasticulture contributes to the growth of Spain  plasticulture for growing vegetables market.

• Rising plasticulture in inhouse and vertical farming

Plastic film on field grown crops and plastic-covered tunnels are widely used for in-house and vertical farming to increase the production of crops and provide safe and healthy foods. In vertical farming, food is produced in vertically stacked layers, such as in a warehouse. Therefore, increasing in-house and vertical farming activities in the region use plasticulture products to grow their veggies and food. Companies engaged in vertical and in-house farming are also engaged in adopting plasticulture products and R&D to increase yields. Increasing investment in vertical farming also contributes to its market growth.

• Increasing initiatives in plasticulture

APE (Agriculture Plastics Environment) Europe is a professional association that aims to bring together companies and organizations involved in agri-plastics. This association aims for a cleaner environment and higher crop productivity. It promoted the use of plastics in agriculture and developed National Collection Schemes (NCS) for the recovery and recycling of used agricultural plastics in all European countries. It is creating awareness among the farmers and countrymen on the various advantages of agri-plastics. It supports R&D projects for sustainable agriculture in Europe through agri-plastics. To run all these processes, several schemes and initiatives are introduced.

Restraints/Challenges Faced by the Spain  Plasticulture for Growing Vegetables Market

• High concerns over the harmful effects of plastics

There is a high possibility that the plastics may contain the pesticides and insecticides used on the crops. The plastic films can accumulate pesticides and can enter the food chain through the consumption of livestock. Plastic films are often made of the materials such as polyethylene (PE), poly-vinyl chloride (PVC) and more. They are the most widely used materials because of their excellent mechanical properties and low cost. These films pose a risk of being carcinogenic, which can have a harmful effect on human health.

• Increasing cost of production and yield

Plasticulture technology's advantages over conventional production practices are the main reason behind the increased cost of production. Plastic films conserve the soil moisture by making them loose and friable, which results in less water consumption and boosts production where it takes less time to produce the crops compared to traditional farming. Plasticulture production requires more labor and specialized machinery and equipment for the application of plastic films and mulch required for the successful production of the crop, which eventually increases its cost. Thus, increasing cost of production and yield hinders the growth of Spain  plasticulture for growing vegetables market

• Removal and disposal of mulches

Plastic mulching is commonly used in vegetable production. After the harvesting of the crops, one of the major problems with the plasticulture system is the removal and disposal of mulches. The removal of plastic mulch from fields requires specialized equipment, which can be costly and plastic mulch is generally hard to dispose of. Some plastic films can be recycled, but some plastic films do eventually break down and small pieces may remain in the field for several years. Thus, removing and disposing of mulch films needs to be done correctly. Farmers and people engaged in plasticulture activities are not able to recycle the disrupted mulches, which makes them waste. They face difficulty in managing the waste of mulches. During the recycling, the chances of mulch films getting torn are high, which restricts the farmers or the person dealing in the farming from reusing the films as it can cost more. Government efforts to ban single-use plastics are also creating issues during the disposal of the films.

This Spain  plasticulture for growing vegetables market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, the impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the Spain  plasticulture for growing vegetables market, contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief. Our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

COVID-19 had a Minimal Impact on Spain Plasticulture for Growing Vegetables Market

COVID-19 impacted various manufacturing industries in the year 2020-2021 as it led to the closure of workplaces, disruption of supply chains, and restrictions on transportation. Due to the lockdown, the plasticulture market experienced a significant impact on the import and export of plasticulture products over the past few years. With the growing demand, the awareness regarding key benefits of plasticulture will increase the growth of Spain plasticulture for growing vegetables market.

Spain Plasticulture for Growing Vegetables Market Scope

Spain plasticulture for growing vegetables market is segmented on the basis of material, vegetable type, and application. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meager growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Material

• Polyethylene (PE)
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Polly-vinyl chloride (PVC)
• Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA)
• Others

On the basis of material, the market is segmented into polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), poly-vinyl chloride (PVC), ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), and others.

Vegetable Type

• Egg plant
• Okra
• Tomato
• Bitter gourd
• Chilli
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Broccoli
• Others

On the basis of vegetable type, the market is segmented into eggplant, okra, tomato, bitter gourd, chili, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and others.

 Application

• Nursery management
• Tunnels
• Surface Cover

On the basis of application, the market is segmented into nursery management, tunnels, and surface cover.

Spain Plasticulture for Growing Vegetables Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The Spain plasticulture for growing vegetables market is analyzed, and market size insights and trends are provided by material, vegetable type, and application as referenced above.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, and case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of Europe brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Spain Plasticulture for Growing Vegetables Market Share Analysis

The Spain plasticulture for growing vegetables market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, Europe presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to Spain plasticulture for growing vegetables market.

Some of the major players operating in the Spain plasticulture for growing vegetables market are Exxon Mobil Corporation, Berry Global Inc., Groupe Barbier, NORTENE, Solplast, NaturPláS Plásticos Agrícolas S.L, Sotrafa, and PLASTIKA KRITIS S.A. among others.