Andalusia, the driving force behind the trade balance: Surplus of 27.057 billion euros until August, compared to Spain's deficit.

 

Andalusia has consolidated its position as a robust economic engine in the international arena, totaling 27.057 millones de euros in exports during the first eight months of 2025. A crucial fact is its surplus of 369 million euros, a figure that places it in a privileged position compared to the country's other major exporting powers, such as Catalonia and Madrid, which register significant deficits.

 

The slight year-on-year decrease of 1,5% in the total value of sales is mainly explained by the impact of the drop in the international price of oil on the fuel bill. However, by excluding this item, the Andalusian non-energy exports have climbed to a historical record, reaching the 23.425 millones de euros, which is a 2,6% growth compared to the same period last year. This excellent performance has allowed Andalusia to maintain a positive coverage rate of 101%, much higher than the 88% Spanish average.

 

Provincial Leadership and Dynamism

 

Export dynamism extends throughout Andalusia: six of the eight provinces have experienced growth in their sales, and four of them (Almeria, Cordoba, Granada and Malaga) have achieved historical records.

Seville remains the main exporter with 5.848 millones de euros and the largest surplus in the community (1.581 billion). Cadiz It stands out for its strong drive, leading the regional growth with a increase of 8,8%, reaching 5.531 billion. Cordoba It was the second highest rise, with a del% increase 8,2 and a record 2.339 billion euros. Almeria, with a growth of 6,4% and a record of 3.974 billion, together with Malaga (3,4% growth and 2.271 million) and Granada (1,1% more and 1.199 million), complete the list of provincial records.

 

According to the destination of exports, the growth of 8,7% in Portugal and 7,2% in China stand out, with the Portuguese market reaching figures never recorded for the period, 2.568 million, and the Asian market approaching 1.000 million euros.

 

The Agri-Food Sector and Industry Drive Records

 

Despite the decline in fuel prices, the agri-food and industrial sectors have been key to the positive result.

 

El olive oil It is confirmed as the best-selling product in the community, totaling 2.589 millones de euros. Although the value was reduced by 17,6% due to the drop in prices, The amount exported increased by 46%, reinforcing the world leadership of Andalusia.

 

Furthermore, the vegetables and fruits have broken records: The vegetables reached a maximum with a 6,6% increase y 2.906 millones de euros. The fruits They achieved their best record for the period with 2.645 million and a notable 13,1% growth.

 

In the industrial sector, the growth in the following areas stands out: Copper and its manufactures: Record with 1.472 million and a growth of 10,5%. Mining: Rise of the 11,6 % up to 1.049 million. Iron and steel foundry: The fastest growing in the Top 10 with a spectacular rise in 46 %, up to 600 million euros.

 

Strategic International Destinations

 

As for the markets, the European partners They remain essential, but significant growth is observed in key markets: Portugal leads the Top 10 climbs with a del% increase 8,7, reaching a record of 2.568 million euros, and consolidates its position as the second largest market in the world. China presents the second largest growth with a 7,2% increase, approaching 1.000 billion euros. Germany, (3.075 billion) and Italy (2.450 billion) remain the first and third trading partners, respectively. United States (1.713 million) remains the main non-European market for Andalusian products.

 

These data, based on Foreign Trade Statistics, underline the solidity and diversification of the Andalusian economy in a challenging international context.