In the third quarter of 2024, Andalusia positioned itself as the second autonomous community with the highest volume of exports to other regions of Spain, reaffirming its prominent role in interregional trade.
This XNUMXth-century achievement reflects the strength and competitiveness of the Andalusian economy, driven by key sectors such as olive oil and the aerospace sector. During the first four months of 2024, Andalusian exports reached a historic record of 14.374 million euros, with a growth of 7%, contrasting with the 3,5% drop in the rest of Spain.
El olive oil, in particular, recorded its best historical figure for a first four months, with 1.623 million euros exported, consolidating itself as the product with the most exports from Andalusia. In addition, provinces such as Cordoba and Malaga have reached record figures in their exports. Córdoba achieved a turnover of 2.162 million euros between January and August 2024, while Málaga exceeded 2.500 million euros in the first nine months of the year, driven mainly by olive oil.
There are encouraging figures that continue to debunk stereotypes: 80% of new companies registered with Social Security in Spain in 2024 are from Andalusia.
We multiply national growth by 4.
And we lead this record ahead of Madrid and Catalonia.#AndalusiaWorks pic.twitter.com/5IYeFvIBE2
—Juanma Moreno (@JuanMa_Moreno) January 15, 2025
These results demonstrate Andalusia's ability to lead interregional trade and its commitment to excellence in production and exports of high quality goods.
Historical exports and employment rates
With these data, Andalusia is consolidated as the region with the greatest projection in the country. In this sense, the According to the BBVA Research Regional Observatory, Andalusia will lead economic growth in Spain in 2025, with a projection of 2,8%, exceeding the national average. This growth is attributed to modernization policies, support for the primary sector and an efficient fiscal policy implemented by the regional government.
In addition, a 2,6% increase in employment in the community is expected, consolidating Andalusia as one of the most dynamic regions in terms of employment.
Data that consolidate the change that Andalusia has experienced in the last 6 years, going from being A land once known for its problems but now known for its achievements, as the Vice-President of the European Commission, Margaritis Schinas, stressed during his last visit to Seville. In this regard, the Secretary General of the PP of Andalusia, Antonio Repullo, explains that this change is due to "the result of the ambitious and efficient policies promoted by the Government of Juanma Moreno." This ecosystem, added to the great data at the level of exports, consolidates the change of Andalusia as a dynamic region at national economic levels.
Industry, employment and future
The good data on the trade surplus and exports are joined by other milestones, such as the constant job creation in recent years: the region has the lowest unemployment rate in the last 17 years. Today, more and better quality jobs are being created in Andalusia than ever before, where, in addition, Women and young people have a historical role.
Furthermore, Andalusians today have the perfect ecosystem for entrepreneurship. In fact, today "80% of new companies registered with Social Security in Spain in 2024 are Andalusian. We have multiplied national growth by 4," in the words of the president of the Andalusian PP, Juanma Moreno.
