In 2020, total sales of Nestlé in Spain amounted to 2.050 million euros, 2,7% more than the previous year. Despite the impact of restrictions in the field of catering, a very relevant channel for Nestlé in Spain, sales at the national level remained at 1.342 million euros, with a slight decrease of 0,9%.
Among the categories of sales to households, those that experienced the greatest growth were coffee drinks, coffee tablets, Nestlé Chocolates, cereals for breakfast, refrigerated doughs Buitoni, canned dishes Coast and pet food products from Purina. In addition, last year was characterized by the search for basic products and a lower presence at the point of sale as a result of the new scenario marked by the coronavirus. Despite this, Nestlé's commitment to innovations and renovations contributed about 44% to the turnover. The sustainability and the nutritional improvement of the products continued to be two fundamental axes in terms of innovation.
Nestlé continued betting on its 10 production centers in Spain, reinforcing them with investments that exceed 52 million euros. The majority, close to 45 million euros, was allocated to the production area and of these, more than 18% were invested in improvements related to sustainability in line with Nestlé's commitment to reduce the environmental impact derived from its activity .
Thanks to the new projects awarded to Spanish factories, such as sauces halal made at the Miajadas plant (Cáceres) destined for the Middle East or the condensed milk that is exported to Australia from the Pontecesures factory (Pontevedra), the exports Nestlé Spain were, once again, an engine of growth. Specifically, they increased in volume (+ 5,5%) and in value (+ 10,4%), reaching a turnover of 707 million euros, which represents 35% of total sales. In volume, 57% of the production of the Nestlé Spain factories was destined for export.
| The company continued to make steady progress in its commitment to sustainability and the environment: working towards the zero net emissions in 2050 and to get the 100% of the packaging is recyclable or reusable and reduce the use of virgin plastics by a third by 2025, betting on sustainability in factories and without forgetting its commitment to young people. In 2020, the whole of the Iberian Region, which includes the Spanish and Portuguese markets, grew by 3,3% compared to the previous year and closed the year with an aggregate figure of 2.595 million euros. |
