Asturex promotes the presence of Asturian companies in the Baltic countries with a strategic trade mission

 

 

From March 23 to 27, 2026, six Asturian companies traveled to Estonia, Latvia y Lithuania in a coordinated action by Asturex (Society for the Promotion of the Principality of AsturiasThe main objective has been to boost internationalization in sectors such as metal, construction and the agri-food industry in a region that stands out for its legal security and economic dynamism.

 

The agenda designed by Asturex, entity belonging to the Grupo SekuensIt included individual meetings for each participant with local partners and an institutional component to strengthen the image of Asturian businesses. This action is part of the Metal business promotion plan for 2026which includes an international deployment in 13 countries through direct and reverse missions and presence at trade fairs.

 

A market with high potential and legal certainty

 

With a consumer population of 6 million and fully integrated into the European Union, Baltic countries They project economic growth exceeding 3% for the current fiscal year. In addition to its stability, Estonia y Lituania stand out in the rankings of Banco Mundial Regarding contract compliance, it ranks 7th and 8th globally, guaranteeing minimal levels of non-payment for exporters.

 

Opportunities for Asturian businesses are concentrated especially in the green technologiesEngineering and industrial supplies. The energy transition and the modernization of critical infrastructure are the current drivers of demand in Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius.

 

Infrastructure and energy: The major driving projects

 

The civil engineering sector presents projects of historical magnitude. The most outstanding is the Rail BalticaA high-speed rail corridor of 870 kilometers requires an estimated investment of 26.000 billion euros. Furthermore, road modernization plans in the three countries represent billions of euros in tenders for the coming decades.

 

In the energy sector, the region is moving towards complete independence from the Russian grid, with European integration projects valued at €1.600 billion. offshore wind at the Baltic Sea It is another vector of exponential growth, with an installed capacity that is expected to increase from the current 2,8 GW to 19,6 GW in 2030.

 

Project / Indicator	Investment Figure / Data	Country
Baltic Rail (High Speed)	€26.000 million	Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
Road Plan 2040 (Highways)	€5.900 million	Latvia
European Network Integration	€1.600 million	Baltic region
Road modernization	€1.300 million	Lithuania
Asturian exports (2024)	€19,4 million	Total Region

 

Areas of opportunity for the Asturian industrial fabric

The mission has identified specific niches where the industry of Asturias is highly competitive:

 

• Construction and rehabilitation: Growing demand for elevators (especially in Riga), windows, doors and auxiliary products for building modernization.
• Renewable energy: Deployment of onshore and offshore wind farms (such as the project ELWIND) and solar parks.
• Metal and Auxiliary Industry: Supplies for process engineering and components for new transport infrastructure.
• Food and Drinks: Access to a market with high purchasing power and commercial maturity.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the mission in the Baltic countries

 

Which sectors have the most potential for Asturian companies in the Baltic?

Primarily the sector of metal, the construction (especially building rehabilitation and large infrastructures), the renewable energy and the sector food and drinks.

 

Is it safe to export to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania?

Yes, legal certainty is very high. Lituania y Estonia They occupy positions 7 and 8 worldwide in contract compliance, with exceptionally low levels of non-payment.

 

What is the major infrastructure project in the region?

 

The flagship project is the Rail Baltica, which foresees the construction of 870 km of high-speed railway lines and associated infrastructure with an investment of 26.000 billion euros.