Andalusia defies the crisis, its exports break a record with 4.076 billion in April

 

The region's exceptional performance in April has consolidated a Record trade surplus of 816 billion euros in the first four months of the year, far from the national deficit of 18.982 billion euros. From January to April 2025, Andalusian exports reached 14.636 billion euros, with an increase of 1,8%, exceeding the average Spanish growth.

 

Andalusia has positioned itself as the second exporting community of the country, surpassing the Region of Madrid and seeing a setback in CataloniaIt is the only one of the four main autonomous communities that has experienced growth in its foreign sales.

 

 

Andalusia has accumulated a record trade surplus of 816 million euros in the four-month period, compared to a national deficit of 18.982 billion euros.

 

 

Key Sectors Driving Growth

 

The sector agrifood has been a fundamental pillar in this success. The vegetables lead sales with a record 2.218 billion euros, reflecting a growth of 14,1%. fruits They have also contributed a notable increase of 12,9%, reaching €1.531 billion. Although olive oil has shown a decrease in value, its export volume has increased considerably.

 

La industry has also played a prominent role, with significant increases in the export of copper and its articles (24,4% growth), metalliferous minerals (29,1%) and iron and steel foundry (62%). Of note is the incorporation of industrial energy complexes, such as an offshore wind platform built in Cádiz, which totaled €479 million.

 

Market Diversification and China's Prominence

 

Andalusia has demonstrated a solid diversification of its markets. Although Germany and France remain the main destinations, China has emerged as the fastest-growing country in the Top 10, with a 14,6% increase and a record €459 million in exports. Other strategic markets such as Portugal and Netherlands have also recorded growth.

 

Cadiz Leads the Andalusian Provinces

 

At the provincial level, Cadiz It leads the way with €3.144 billion in exports and the largest growth, an impressive 31% compared to the same period in 2024. It is followed by Seville and Huelva. It is important to note that Almeria, Cordoba, Granada and Malaga They have achieved historic export records, contributing significantly to the region's overall performance. Almería, in particular, has the largest surplus of all the Andalusian provinces.

 

These data, compiled by the Observatory for the Internationalization of the Andalusian Economy (Andalusia TRADE), highlight the resilience and dynamism of the Andalusian productive sector on the global stage.