Andalucía TRADE opens new business opportunities for the industry and agri-food sector in Belgium, the fastest-growing market in 2024.

 

Andalucía TRADE, the public agency for the internationalization of the Andalusian economy, has intensified its efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of strategic sectors such as industrial and agri-food in Europe. Recently, the agency organized a trade mission in Belgium and Netherlands, as well as an online technical workshop for the agri-food sector, with the aim of opening new doors for Andalusian companies.

 

La industrial trade mission gender more than 30 business meetings with companies from both countries, carefully selected to match the profiles and interests of the participating Andalusian companies. The objective was to facilitate commercial alliances and strengthen the presence of the region's industrial fabric in mature and strategic markets.

 

Leading companies in their sectors participated in this meeting, such as Anukys (Malaga), GMV Solutions (Seville), Puma Group (Seville), SIMA (Granada) and Talan (Malaga). These firms, specialized in areas such as energy, robotics, cybersecurity and construction materials, presented a diversified and innovative industrial proposal. For example, Anukys met with companies with high energy consumption, while Talan presented its supply chain and cybersecurity solutions to optimize industrial processes.

 

Belgium was the top 10 market that grew the most in Andalusia in 2024, with a record €1.254 billion and a 38% increase.

 

 

In addition to the industrial mission, Andalucía TRADE organized the online event 'Food designations of origin: an opportunity for rural development'. 31 companies from various Andalusian provinces participated in it, interested in positioning their products with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) on the Belgian market. During the event, Diego Canga, Deputy Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development at the European Commission, highlighted the advantages of these products, emphasizing their "certified quality, guaranteed authenticity, market exclusivity, and official EU endorsement."

 

These initiatives are supported by data confirming Belgium as a particularly important market for the Andalusian economy. In 2024, the country consolidated its position as the Top 10 fastest growing market for the community's exports, reaching a historic record of 1.254 million euros, which is a del% increase 38 compared to the previous year. This growth contrasts with the national decline of -18,1%. Andalusia maintains a favorable trade balance with Belgium, with a surplus of €560 million.

 

Export success is spread throughout Andalusia. Huelva led sales with 495 million euros, representing 40% of the total. However, Seville It was the province with the highest percentage growth, skyrocketing by 113% to reach 255 million euros.

 

In terms of products, exports were led by chemical industry products, with 143 million euros and a 223% growth and a Spectacular increase of 2.705% The highest increase was recorded in exports of aircraft and aircraft parts, which totaled €140 million. Other notable products included vegetables, olive oil, which almost doubled its sales with a 95% increase, and fruit.