{"id":1635,"date":"2022-10-07T14:53:45","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T12:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextport.es\/what-to-export-from-spain-successfully-and-profitably\/"},"modified":"2022-10-07T14:53:49","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T12:53:49","slug":"what-to-export-from-spain-successfully-and-profitably","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextport.es\/en\/what-to-export-from-spain-successfully-and-profitably\/","title":{"rendered":"What to export from Spain successfully and profitably"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Spain ranks 27th in the market of exporting countries<\/strong> according to MIT. However, if we look at the ranking of exports in relation to the country&#8217;s GDP, it drops to 67th place out of 191. The <\/span><a title=\"Exports official statistics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lamoncloa.gob.es\/serviciosdeprensa\/notasprensa\/industria\/Paginas\/2022\/180422-comex.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Exports up to February 2022 <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(latest official data available) reached an all-time high. But <strong>what does Spain export<\/strong>? And <strong>what can it export<\/strong>? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a title=\"Trade internationalization consulting\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextport.es\/servicios\/consultoria-internacionalizacion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Trade internationalisation<\/b><\/a><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is an opportunity for many producers and companies. But <strong>what to export from Spain to other countries and which markets to target<\/strong> must be analysed and measured.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextport.es\/en\/what-to-export-from-spain-successfully-and-profitably\/#What_to_export_from_Spain\" >What to export from Spain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextport.es\/en\/what-to-export-from-spain-successfully-and-profitably\/#Most_exported_products_from_Spain_today\" >Most exported products from Spain today<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextport.es\/en\/what-to-export-from-spain-successfully-and-profitably\/#Agri-food_products_what_to_export_from_Spain\" >Agri-food products: what to export from Spain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextport.es\/en\/what-to-export-from-spain-successfully-and-profitably\/#Medical_equipment\" >Medical equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextport.es\/en\/what-to-export-from-spain-successfully-and-profitably\/#What_to_export_from_Spain_that_is_currently_in_great_demand\" >What to export from Spain that is currently in great demand<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextport.es\/en\/what-to-export-from-spain-successfully-and-profitably\/#What_to_export_from_Spain_sectors_of_opportunity\" >What to export from Spain: sectors of opportunity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextport.es\/en\/what-to-export-from-spain-successfully-and-profitably\/#Steps_to_follow_to_export_from_Spain\" >Steps to follow to export from Spain<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_export_from_Spain\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to export from Spain?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In theory, every product is exportable. But in practice, not every export of a product is feasible or profitable. Several requirements must be met. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some are obvious, such as t<strong>he recipient country&#8217;s need for such goods<\/strong> and the <strong>absence of import bans<\/strong> in those countries. Or a <strong>competitive price<\/strong> to succeed in international markets. Others are less obvious, such as the <strong>cost of transport<\/strong> or the <strong>culture and customs<\/strong> for the acceptance of certain products, as in the case of some food products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Prior analysis<\/strong> is key to <strong>assessing the export potential and the commercial offer<\/strong>. As well as to identify the most interesting markets to export each product to. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For guidance purposes only, it is interesting to know <strong>which are the most exported products from Spain<\/strong>. And <strong>what to export from Spain to take advantage of the sectors and markets of opportunity<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this article is not law. In other words, the inclusion or absence of a product does not mean that it is or is not <strong>exportable and very profitable<\/strong> to do so. <strong>Each product and commercial proposal must always be analysed individually<\/strong>. Moreover, the market is not static, it moves. And what was not possible or profitable yesterday may be possible or profitable tomorrow. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_exported_products_from_Spain_today\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most exported products from Spain today<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Automotive and spare parts sector.<\/strong> Both vehicle (cars, motorbikes, trucks) and spare parts manufacturers are major exporters. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Petroleum refining<\/strong> and <strong>goods manufactured from chemicals<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Packaged medicines.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, what can be exported from Spain that is already being done successfully? <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1426 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nextport.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/que%CC%81-exportar-desde-espan%CC%83a.jpg\" alt=\"What to export from Spain?\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agri-food_products_what_to_export_from_Spain\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agri-food products: what to export from Spain<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spain is a major <strong>exporter of agri-food products<\/strong> and <strong>a world leader in olive oil exports<\/strong>. Sales of <strong>food, beverages and tobacco products<\/strong> represent 19.1% of all Spanish exports. Oils and fats, meat, fruit, vegetables and legumes are the most exported products. And <strong>69% of the income of the fish canning industry in Spain comes from abroad<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the current context, <strong>many countries will need to import food<\/strong>. The opportunities may extend to more products than the traditional ones. In this area, assessing what to export from Spain could lead to the creation of a long list. Although we will also have to keep an eye on possible changes in <strong>EU measures on food sovereignty<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_equipment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical equipment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the arrival of the pandemic, it was surprising that Spain had problems producing masks. Today it not only manufactures, but exports. But there is a wide variety of <strong>medical equipment that is manufactured in Spain<\/strong> and transported for <strong>sale abroad<\/strong>. Mainly to Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and, increasingly, the USA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and Latin America are two markets with a great need for such imports.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_export_from_Spain_that_is_currently_in_great_demand\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to export from Spain that is currently in great demand<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Textiles and footwear.<\/strong> Exports are increasing, mainly in the luxury sector and in children&#8217;s fashion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Chemicals<\/strong>, mainly to Europe, Asia, USA and Africa.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ceramic floor and wall tiles<\/strong>, focusing demand in Central America, Persian Gulf countries and the US.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cosmetics and beauty products<\/strong>, as Spain is one of the <strong>world&#8217;s top 10 exporters of beauty products<\/strong> and the <strong>world&#8217;s second largest exporter of perfumes<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Armaments.<\/strong> In recent years, the main recipients of these exports have been Europe, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Oman.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Greenhouses and greenhouse components<\/strong> destined for countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Chile and Ecuador.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Furniture.<\/strong> Europe and the USA are the main recipients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Construction, infrastructure and public works machinery.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Renewable energies.<\/strong> What to export from Spain in this sector? We are currently the t<strong>hird largest exporter of wind energy<\/strong>. Although we continue to import more than we export, the current context accelerates the opportunities to grow and export renewable energies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1423 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nextport.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/exportaciones-de-energi%CC%81a.jpg\" alt=\"exporting renewable energies\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_export_from_Spain_sectors_of_opportunity\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to export from Spain: sectors of opportunity<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But you must be open-minded. And know what some countries demand in quantity. It is a good exercise to consider <strong>what to export from Spain in the coming years<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any examples?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The UK has a great need to import agri-food products<\/strong>, many of which can be exported from Spain. It is already a major importer of these products and will become even more so in the future. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Gourmet food<\/strong> sector has good opportunities in Australia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Morocco needs higher imports of steel products and capital goods.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_follow_to_export_from_Spain\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steps to follow to export from Spain<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step is the <strong>internationalisation study.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At<\/span> <a title=\"Nexport Services\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextport.es\/servicios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Nexport<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we start by analysing the <strong>commercial offer<\/strong> and <strong>export potential<\/strong> of our clients. This is a key point to <strong>successfully undertake the path of internationalisation<\/strong>. We get to know the product well in order to identify its possibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We select the <strong>right markets for each product<\/strong>. It is necessary to choose the countries with the greatest potential for success but also with the lowest implementation costs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, we advise on all<\/span> <a title=\"Steps to follow to export and import\" href=\"https:\/\/comercio.gob.es\/ImportacionExportacion\/Regimenes\/Paginas\/FAQS\/pasos-a-seguir-para-exportar-importar.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>the steps to follow to export<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and we provide contacts that in practice end up being clients. The <strong>regulations<\/strong> are different in different countries and, depending on the exported good, may involve more or less processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes issues arise that make us advise changes. For example, if the trade name has a negative meaning in the ideal market for that type of goods. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Marketing<\/strong> is key to successful exporting. Besides asking yourself what to export from Spain, it is worth considering how to position it or show it in such a way that it will be a commercial success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ask us about these services.<\/strong> Each case must be <strong>approached individually in order to achieve a cost-effective and successful performance<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trade internationalization is an opportunity for many producers and companies. 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