Asturias reaches a historic record with 679 regular exporting companies in 2025

 

The economy of Asturias It has achieved a historic milestone in 2025 by reaching 679 regular exporting companies, a 0,3% year-on-year increase. This record comes amidst tariff tensions with EE. UU. and industrial slowdown in Europa.

 

Resilience of the Asturian business fabric in the face of global challenges

 

Despite a complex macroeconomic environment, marked by weakness in key markets such as Alemania and the administration's trade policy Donald TrumpThe Principality has consolidated its base of regular exporters. According to data provided by the Sociedad de Promoción Exterior Principado de Asturias (Asturex), international sales totaled 5.564 billion euros, representing a slight adjustment of 2,1% compared to the previous year.

 

The CEO of Asturex, Bruno LópezHe emphasized that these results were obtained in "extremely unfavorable conditions for international trade"especially after the tariff announcement by Estados Unidos to Unión Europea In March. "That slight drop in Asturian exports demonstrates that companies in the Principality have great resilience."the executive emphasized.

 

Key indicators and business partners

 

Asturias' trade balance remains positive, showing a surplus of €350,9 million. Breaking it down by product, the Zinc and its manufactures They lead exports, followed by foundries, iron, and steel. Other sectors with significant weight include shipbuilding, wood pulp, and dairy products.

 

Regarding market diversification, Francia It remains the main trading partner, followed by Italia y PortugalOne of the most notable developments of the year is the rise of Brasil, which enters the top ten of destinations after experiencing exponential growth of 75%, displacing Marruecos.

 

Indicator 2025	Value / Data	Variation / Detail
Regular exporting companies	679	+0,3% (Historic Record)
Total exported volume	€5.564 million	-2,1% compared to 2024
Trade balance (Surplus)	€350,9 million	Impact
Exports to EE. UU.	€229 million	-1,95%
Growth in Brasil	75 %	New strategic partner

 

Tariff impact and outlook in North America

 

Regarding the US market, the ninth largest destination for goods from the Principality, sales reached 229 million euros. Bruno López He explained that the immediate impact of the tariffs has been limited because many companies carried out "advance purchases to prevent its effect". However, since Asturex It is noted that the structural impact of these protectionist measures could become clearer during the current fiscal year.

 

• Industrial leadership: Non-ferrous metals and steelmaking continue to be the driving force behind exports.
• Geographic diversification: The strong growth in Brasil It compensates for the weakness of other traditional markets.
• Stability: Asturias is holding up better than other regions with high industrial dependence.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about exports from Asturias

 

Why has the number of regular exporters increased despite the crisis?

 

Thanks to the resilience of the Asturian business fabric and the market diversification strategy, 679 companies have been able to maintain constant sales abroad, reaching a new all-time high.

 

How have US tariffs affected Asturian trade?

 

The initial impact in 2025 was a slight drop of 1,95% in sales to EE. UU.The impact has been mitigated by advance purchases from customers to avoid the levies, although the real effect is expected to be more noticeable this year.

 

What are the main products and destinations of Asturian exports?

The leading products are zinc, iron, and steel. The main destinations are Francia, Italia y Portugalhighlighting the strong growth of Brasil in the last year.