The Andalusian exports registered in February 2025 el best fact in its history for that month, with a foreign sales volume of €3.436 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 1,4%. This figure, released by the Andalusian Government, not only represents a milestone for the region's foreign trade since comparable records began (1995), but also clearly contrasts with the national figure, where Spain as a whole grew by barely 0,4%, reaching €31.973 billion.
Andalusian exports grow more than one percentage point above the national average, strengthening the region's position as Spain's third-largest exporter, accounting for 10,7% of the national total. Only Catalonia (26%) and the Community of Madrid (12,8%) surpass it, but neither of them is showing as significant a growth rate as Andalusia.
This result is due, as detailed by the regional Executive, to boost from key sectors such as fruit and vegetables, aeronautics, minerals, and copper. Overall, Andalusian exports maintain a coverage rate of 99%, indicating a near-balance between exports and imports. In contrast, Spain has a trade deficit of €3.425 billion, with a coverage rate of 90%, nine points below the Andalusian rate.
The fruit and vegetable sector, the driving force of Andalusian exports
El The fruit and vegetable sector continues to be the driving force behind Andalusian exports., led by vegetables, which generated €544 million in February, representing 15,8% of total exports and a 6,4% increase. Fruits followed, with €305 million (8,9% of the total) and a year-on-year increase of 8,8%.
In third place are mineral fuels and oils, with €409 million (11,9% of the total), although they suffered a sharp drop of 29,5%. This decline is due to price volatility in international markets and has weighed down the two-monthly total, which stands at €6.836 billion, 2,5% less than the same period in 2024.
Olive oil also saw a decline in value (€321 million, down 17%), although its volume grew by 37%, confirming its international demand despite the drop in prices.
The industrial sector also provides dynamism
Aircraft and parts generated 147 million euros (4,3% of the total) and grew by 6%, while the copper and its manufacturing totaled 137 million, with a rise of 33%. This metal, considered strategic for its use in green technologies and electrification, shows a clearly upward trend.
Other notable sectors include metal ores, slag, and ash, with €163 million (+89%); and foundry, iron, and steel, with a 40% increase to €80 million. Electrical machinery and equipment (€100 million, down 36%) and mechanical equipment (€68 million, down 13,8%) rounded out the top 10, with downward trends.
By provinces, Seville leads Andalusian exports, with €711 million (20,7% of the total), despite a 4% drop, are the most significant. This is followed by Almería (€650 million, up 4,6%) and Cádiz (€636 million, down 0,1%), which would have grown by 45% if energy sales are excluded. Huelva exported €633 million (up 7,8%), while Granada stands out with the largest percentage increase (+9,2%), reaching €155 million. Córdoba and Málaga are tied for share (8,1%), with increases of 2,9% and 2,2% respectively. Jaén closes the list with €96 million and a drop of 19,6%.
International markets consolidate their commitment to Andalusian products.
China It stands out as the ninth destination, with 158 million euros and an increase of 86%. United Kingdom It also increased its purchases by 13,2%, reaching 212 million euros. Germany remains the top destination (381 million), although it falls by 20,9%; Portugal and France share third place with 307 million, with decreases of 2% and 9,6% respectively. Italy (278 million, +1,2%) and U.S. (248 million, -18,2%) complete the top 5.
In summary, February consolidates the leadership of Andalusian exports In a context of national stagnation, reaffirming its role as one of the main drivers of Spanish foreign trade.
