Extremadura companies eye China: Call for applications for the 2025 Trade Mission is now open.

 

Companies Estremadura have a new opportunity to expand their business horizons. The Official Gazette of Extremadura (DOE) has published the call for aid for group participation in the Direct Trade Mission to China 2025, an initiative promoted by Extremadura Avante Advanced Services for SMEs SLU

 

The mission, of a multi-sectoral nature, will be carried out in the city of Shanghai and its surrounding areas. 24 to 28 November 2025The main objective is for five Extremadura companies to explore and consolidate their presence in the competitive market. Asian marketThe key sectors of this call for proposals include construction, fashion, culture, engineering services, wholesale trade, the chemical industry, and food and beverages.

 

The selected companies will receive comprehensive support from Extremadura Avante before, during, and after the mission. This professional support is designed to maximize each participant's commercial objectives, from market research to establishing key contacts.

 

A market with great potential

 

This initiative is aligned with the growing trade relationship between Spain and China. With bilateral trade exceeding €50.000 billion annually, China has established itself as Spain's main trading partner. Shanghai, in particular, is a strategic gateway for Spanish exports.

 

In 2024, China was Spain's fourth-largest trading partner, its second-largest supplier of goods, and its twelfth-largest customer for its exports. Growth in sectors such as agri-food, fashion, and environmental technologies has been notable, with an increase of nearly 8% in exports. exports.

 

China's demand for quality, innovation, and sustainability aligns perfectly with Extremadura's business offerings, making this trade mission a crucial step in positioning its products and services in a high-potential market.

 

The deadline for submitting applications is six business days, from the Friday, August 22 to Friday, August 29, 2025, both inclusive.