La Comisión Europea has announced the signing of a new trade agreement with Australia which seeks to boost the flow of goods. In 2025, Spanish exports of fruits and vegetables to the Oceanic country reached 432 tons, led almost entirely by garlic, while imports were limited to 102 tons.
Analysis of Spanish exports: The dominance of garlic
Spanish exports to Australia It currently represents a very small share of the national export sector. According to data from Departamento de Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales, processed by FEPEXThe 432 tons shipped in 2025 barely represent 0,003% of the total exported by España, which amounted to 12 million tons globally.
The trend in recent years shows a significant contraction in business volume. In 2021, sales reached 1.277 tons, a figure that has gradually declined to current levels. In terms of value, exports stood at 1,9 millones de euroscompared to 3,7 million four years ago. it It is the star product of this commercial relationship, totaling 426 tons (99% of the total) for a value of 1,8 million euros.
Imports and trade balance
Conversely, Spanish purchases of Australian fruit and vegetables are even lower. During 2025, España It imported 102 tons, representing 0,002% of the country's total imports (4,6 million tons). As with exports, this flow has declined from the 1.475 tons recorded in 2021.
The predominant product in imports is the onion, which, with 101 tons, accounts for almost all purchases. Despite the reduction in trade, España closed the 2025 fiscal year with a positive trade balance of 330 tons. In financial terms, the balance was favorable for the Spanish economy with a surplus of 1.768 million euros.
Key data on the Spain-Australia fruit and vegetable trade (2025)
| Concept | Export (ES to AU) | Import (AU to ES) | Trade Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (Tons) | 432 t | 102 t | +330t |
| Economic value | €1,9 million | €181.000 billion* | +€1.768 billion |
| Main product | Garlic (426 t) | Onion (101 t) | |
| Share of national total | 0,003 % | 0,002 % |
*Data according to official source processed by FEPEX.
Key points and frequently asked questions about trading with Australia
What is Australia's real weight in the Spanish fruit and vegetable sector?
It is very small. Exports represent only 0,003% of the national total and imports 0,002%, showing a downward trend since 2021 in both flows.
Which products lead bilateral trade?
The trade is highly specialized: garlic represents 99% of Spanish exports to Australiawhile onions are the main product imported from the Oceanic country.
What will the trade balance result be in 2025?
España It maintains a trade surplus both in volume (330 tons) and in value, reaching a favorable balance of 1.768 million euros.
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