Spanish exports of flowers and plants will grow by 5% in 2025, reaching €743 million.

 

The Spanish export of live flowers and plants It reached a value of 743 million euros in 2025, representing a 5% increase compared to the previous year. This growth, led by the living plant and cut flower, reinforces the positioning of España in foreign markets under the management of FEPEX and the Departamento de Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales de la Agencia Tributaria.

 

Analysis by categories: Living plant leadership

 

La living plant It remains the main export category for this sector in 2025, with €577 million and a 2% growth compared to 2024. According to data processed by FEPEXThe growth of this category has been lower than in previous years due to the negative consequences of the Days in the Comunidad Valenciana, second largest exporting region in the country.

 

Within the live plant segment, the following stand out: strong growth in exports of trees and shrubswhich increased by 18%, reaching 137 million euros. In contrast, the outdoor plants They registered a 7,5% decrease, falling from €248 million in 2024 to €229 million in 2025. Meanwhile, the houseplant It experienced a slight increase of 1%, totaling 77 million euros.

 

La cut flower It showed exceptional performance in 2025, reflecting a 34% growth in its exports, rising from €80 million in 2024 to €107 million in the last year. The subsector of foliage It ranked third in importance, although it suffered a 5% drop (€49 million), followed by the bulbs, which grew by 7% to 9 million euros.

 

Export Category	Value 2025 (M€)	Year-on-year variation
Total Sector	743 M€	+ 5 %
Living Plant	577 M€	+ 2 %
Trees and Shrubs	137 M€	+ 18 %
Cut Flower	107 M€	+ 34 %
Outdoor Plants	229 M€	-7,5%
Foliage	49 M€	-5%

 

Territorial distribution: Andalusia and Valencia lead the market

 

By autonomous communities, Spanish exports maintain a strong territorial concentration in 2025. Andalucía and Comunidad Valenciana They are consolidating as the main centers of origin, together exceeding 50% of the total value exported by the sector.

 

Andalucía It ranks as the leading exporting region with €199,4 million, achieving a 1,1% increase compared to 2024. It is followed by... Comunidad Valencianawith €192,5 million and 1,6% growth, demonstrating resilience despite climate challenges. In third place is Cataluñawith 117,8 million euros, although with a decrease of 3,2%. Other relevant regions include Castilla y León y Murcia, the latter with 35,8 million euros and a slight decrease of 2,7%.

 

Autonomous community	Exports 2025 (M€)	% Variation
Andalucía	199,4 M€	+ 1,1 %
Comunidad Valenciana	192,5 M€	+ 1,6 %
Cataluña	117,8 M€	-3,2%
Murcia	35,8 M€	-2,7%

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about exporting flowers and plants

1. What was the total value of exports in 2025?

The sector reached a total of 743 million euros, representing a consolidated growth of 5% compared to the 706 million recorded in 2024.

2. Which subsector experienced the greatest growth?

La cut flower It was the category with the highest percentage increase, at 34%, while within the live plant category, trees and shrubs stood out with an increase of 18%.

3. Which regions lead in exports?

Andalucía and Comunidad Valenciana They are the main exporters, accounting for more than half of the total value of international shipments of España.