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Agri-food leadership and foreign trade

The Valencian Community breaks historical records: agri-food exports exceed 10.000 billion in 2025

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The Valencian agri-food sector will reach a record figure of €10.197 billion in international sales during 2025. President Juanfran Pérez Llorca reaffirms the support of the Consell through tax incentives, modernization and the demand for safeguard clauses in the Mercosur agreement.

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La Comunitat Valenciana has consolidated its hegemony in the global market after reaching a record agri-food exports of 10.197 million euros in 2025. This milestone is the result of an investment strategy, market opening and competitiveness driven by the business fabric and the institutional support of Consell.

 

Leadership in the trade balance and institutional support

 

The president of the Generalitat, Juanfran Pérez Llorca, accompanied by the Minister of Agricultura, Agua, Ganadería y Pesca, Miguel BarrachinaHe has held strategic meetings with the main Valencian exporting companies. During these meetings, the strength of a sector that contributes a positive balance of 2.905 billion euros to the region's foreign trade balance has been analyzed.

 

“These companies are a good example of the strength and prestige of our business sector,” he noted. Pérez LlorcaThe head of the regional government stressed that the Generalitat channels approximately 60 millones de euros in subsidies aimed at the modernization, digitization and internationalization of the agri-food industry.

 

Economic Indicator 2025 Value / Figure
Total volume of agri-food exports 10.197 € million
Balance of foreign trade 2.905 € million
Annual subsidies to industry 60 € million
Public aid (Mediterranean Agriculture) 18% (vs +30% Continental)

 

International challenges: PAC, Mercosur and competition

 

Despite the positive figures, the sector faces structural challenges. Pérez Llorca has criticized that the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Europe is not sensitive to the specificities of the Mediterranean model, which it described as the most profitable of Europa despite receiving less public aid (18% compared to 30% for continental agriculture).

 

Regarding international trade agreements, the head of Consell He showed a firm stance: “We will always defend the primary sector by demanding the activation of the automatic safeguard clauses before the ratification of the Treaty of MercosurHe also urged Government of Spain to ensure that imports from third countries meet the same regulatory requirements as Valencian products in order to avoid Unfair competition.

 

  • Modernization: Investment in technology to optimize production.
  • Taxation: It advocates for tax reductions in land transfers.
  • Internationalization: Active presence at global trade fairs such as Berlín.

 

Generational change and zero taxation

 

To curb the abandonment of farmland, the Generalitat He advocates a policy of tax incentives. According to the president, transferring land between direct relatives already entails a lower tax cost in the region compared to other communities. The ultimate goal is to reach the "zero taxes" in agricultural matters to ensure the continuity of the countryside and the weight of exporters in Europa.

 

Finally, Pérez Llorca He highlighted the area's dynamic job market, stating that "one out of every two young people in España "Work in our land," and reiterated that Valencian companies have full institutional support in international forums to maximize their business opportunities.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about Valencian exports

What was the value of agri-food exports from the Valencian Community in 2025?
Foreign sales reached a historic record of 10.197 billion euros, with a positive trade balance of 2.905 billion.

What demands does the Consell make regarding the Mercosur Treaty?
Automatic safeguard clauses must be activated and imported products must comply with the same standards and requirements as local products.

What measures are proposed to prevent the abandonment of the countryside?
The focus is on reducing taxes on the transfer of farmland, with the goal of achieving "zero tax" to incentivize production.

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