Spain is one of Europe's largest livestock producers, especially pigs, and relies heavily on imported protein meals and feed ingredients.
India exports feed ingredients such as soybean meal, rapeseed meal and de-oiled rice bran. Indian soybean meal is non-GMO, which earns a premium in Europe.
Spain produced 30.8 million tonnes of industrial animal feed in 2025: pig feed 13.4 million tonnes, cattle and small ruminants 10.5 million tonnes, poultry 5.6 million tonnes. Feed mills buy large volumes of imported protein ingredients every year.
Indicative estimates by Think Euro International. Actual results depend on capital invested, pricing, buyers and execution.
| EU import duty | 0% for most oilseed meals (HS 2304 / 2306). Cereal brans and compound feeds can carry duties; check TARIC. |
|---|---|
| Spanish VAT (IVA) | 10% (animal feed) |
| Spanish corporate tax | Spanish SL: 25% standard rate. Reduced 2026 rates: 19% on the first €50,000 of profit and 21% on the rest for companies with turnover under €1M; 23% for turnover under €10M; 15% for the first two profitable years of a newly created company. |
India–EU FTA: negotiations concluded on 27 January 2026. It is not yet in force (expected no earlier than 2027); once in force it removes or cuts EU duties on most Indian goods.
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Figures and rates are for general information (updated September 2026) and can change. Duty rates depend on the exact customs (TARIC) code, and tax depends on your specific situation. Please confirm with us before making investment decisions. This page is not legal or tax advice.
