Exports from Andalucia are bucking the national trend, jumping 11.4% in February to reach €3.8 billion, figures have shown.

The stats from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise show the region is now the third-largest exporter in the country, accounting for 11.6% of total sales abroad.

It is also running a healthy €950 million trade surplus.

While most of Spain’s top exporting regions saw declines, Andalucia has pushed ahead.

In the first two months of 2026 alone, companies exported €7.03 billion worth of goods, up 2.8% year-on-year, highlighting the region’s growing resilience and diversification.

Aerospace and agriculture lead the charge

Two sectors are driving the boom and in very different ways.

The aerospace industry has exploded, nearly tripling its exports compared to last year. In February alone, it generated €439 million, making it the region’s second-largest export sector.

At the same time, traditional strengths remain solid. Vegetables top the list, bringing in €1.36 billion so far this year, up 16.6%, followed by olive oil, which remains a key export despite a dip in value.

Other sectors on the rise include metals, copper products and electrical machinery, all posting strong double-digit growth.

Global reach expanding

Andalucia’s export markets are becoming more diverse.

While Europe still dominates, countries like the US, China, Morocco and Indonesia are playing an increasingly important role.

Indonesia, in particular, has surged into the top 10 markets, driven largely by aerospace sales.

Germany remains the top destination while France ranks second with €739million (10.5%) and a 22% increase, while Italy comes in third with €717million (10.2%) and a 26.9% rise, the third largest in the ranking.

Portugal appears in fourth place with €617million (8.8%), although with a slight decrease of 1.7%. Next is the UK with €398million (5.7%) and a 4.5% drop, followed by China with €382million (5.4%) and a 24% increase.

The Netherlands ranks seventh with €364 million (5.2%) and a 6.1% increase, while the US occupies eighth place with €326 million (4.6%) and a 29.9% decrease. Morocco follows with €265 million (3.8%) and a 23% decrease in ninth place.

Which provinces are winning?

Growth is spread across most of the region, with six out of eight provinces increasing exports and all of them running trade surpluses.

Sevilla leads the way, both in total exports (€1.7 billion) and growth (+27.3%), powered by its aerospace industry.

Almeria follows, with €1.5 billion in exports, driven largely by agriculture, especially vegetables.

Huelva and Cadiz saw declines, mainly due to falling fuel exports, while Cordoba, Malaga, Granada and Jaen all posted modest growth.

Provinces: exact figures and performance

Growth is spread across most provinces, with six out of eight posting increases and all maintaining trade surpluses:

• Sevilla: €1,699 million (+27.3%) – the top exporter, driven by aerospace
• Almeria: €1,529 million (+12.2%) – strong agricultural base
• Huelva: €1,050 million (−11.1%) – impacted by falling fuel prices
• Cadiz: €1,011 million (−23.7%) – also affected by energy sector decline
• Cordoba: €613 million (+11.8%) – solid industrial growth
• Malaga: €578 million (+6.1%) – steady and diversified
• Granada: €314 million (+1.1%) – modest increase
• Jaen: €237 million (+3.1%) – gradual recovery

The latest data points to a region that is no longer reliant on a handful of industries or markets.

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