Unprecedented momentum: Madrid's foreign trade shines as an economic engine

 

La Region of Madrid consolidates its position as economic engine of Spain when registering a impressive growth in its foreign trade during the first half of 2025. Official figures reveal a dynamism above the national average, with double-digit increases in both exports as in imports.

 

According to the official report, Madrid's exports reached €26.576,5 billion, representing a significant 12% increase compared to the same period last year. Imports, meanwhile, totaled €52.589,8 billion, an even greater increase of 14,6%. This performance contrasts with the national average, where exports grew by only 1% and imports by 5,4%.

 

Record-breaking June and key sectors

 

The month of June reinforced this positive trend. The region's exports rose 3,6% year-on-year, while imports increased by 19,6%. These figures demonstrate the importance of the Spanish capital in the economic landscape, contributing 14,4% of Spain's total exports and absorbing almost a quarter (24,3%) of the country's imports.

 

 

The success of Madrid's trade is based on a solid network of international partners.

 

 

The pharmaceutical sector stands out as the main driver of growthcontributing 7,1% to the cumulative increase in exports. Other sectors that boosted growth were organic chemicals and jewelry. However, sales of these same organic chemicals and the "other products" category negatively impacted the June balance. On the import side, the pharmaceutical sector, along with fuels and machinery, led the growth.

 

Market diversification: Madrid's main partners

 

The success of Madrid's retail sector is supported by a solid network of international partners. During the first half of the year, Netherlands, United Kingdom and France were the markets that contributed most to export growth, while United States, Italy and China They led imports. This pattern of diversification demonstrates the resilience of Madrid's economy to global market fluctuations.