business missions, which took place from June 29 to July 4, focused on key sectors such as agri-food, industrial, technological, infrastructure and renewable energy sectorsThe main objective was to strengthen the internationalization of the Andalusian companies, allowing them to diversify destinations, increase their global projection and forge new strategic alliances in emerging markets.
During the first half of 2025, Andalucía TRADE has carried out 132 promotional activities targeting the Asian continent, involving 440 companies in the region. For the second half of the year, more than thirty additional activities are planned to continue opening new business opportunities in the region.
En Thailand, the meetings were held in Bangkok from June 30 to July 2, with the participation of Echinac Oils (Granada), Ángel Camacho Food (Seville) and Mafa Bioscience (Granada). Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, is consolidating its position as a business and logistics hub, driven by the recent opening of the air route in 2024 Bangkok-MadridThe country offers significant opportunities in the agri-food, medical equipment, infrastructure, telecommunications, chemical, and capital goods sectors. In 2024, Andalusian exports to Thailand reached €44 million, with a significant 83% increase in olive oil compared to 2023.
This initiative is part of a context of significant growth in Andalusian exports to Asia, which have increased by 21,2% in the first four months of 2025, reaching 1.270 billion euros.
Following the Thai phase, two of the participating companies —Echinac Oils (Granada) and Mafa Bioscience (Granada)—, along with Aninver Development Partners (Málaga), they moved to Vietnam The bilateral meetings took place in Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi. Vietnam stands out as a strategic destination thanks to its location in the ASEAN, its robust economic growth, the expansion of its middle class and the entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement with the European Union in 2020The Vietnamese market offers opportunities in agribusiness, renewable energy, water management, electronics, textile manufacturing, and technology. In 2024, Andalusian exports to Vietnam totaled €28 million, reflecting a great growth potential for Andalusian products.
The organization of these trade missions by Andalucía TRADE is co-financed by European funds from the Andalusian FEDER PO 2021-2027, with a community contribution of 85%.
The Andalusia TRADE report highlights the growth margin in Thailand, especially in technology, semi-manufactured goods, and large infrastructure projects in areas such as biotechnology, automotive, and packaging machinery. In Vietnam, with its young, skilled population, market niches are opening up for companies with innovative and sustainable solutions, willing to collaborate on joint projects. Vietnam's active participation in trade agreements such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the CPTPP facilitates access to a potential market of more than 600 million inhabitants in Southeast Asia.
in the set of AsiaAndalusian exports grew by 4,5% in 2024, reaching €3.636 billion. From January to April 2025, the increase was 21,2%, exceeding the national average and totaling €1.270 billion. China remains the main destination, with €459 million (36% of the total) and a 14,6% growth, setting record figures. It was followed by India, with an exceptional increase of 179%, and the United Arab Emirates, with a 66% increase.
By provinces, Seville leads Andalusian exports to Asia, with 524 million euros and a growth of 43%, followed by Huelva and Malaga. The most exported products include metal ores, aircraft and their parts, and olive oil, which, despite a slight drop in value, has experienced a significant increase of 28,7% in volume.
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