economy
May 7, 2026
Italian companies achieve record exports in Spain
In 2025, Spain became the fourth international market for Italian exports, with sales valued at 38 billion euros, leading the director of The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in Madrid, Giovanni Bifulco, to call this result a "record year".
TL;DR
- Spain was Italy's fourth-largest international export market in 2025, generating €38 billion in sales.
- The success is linked to over 70 initiatives supporting Italian SMEs and factors like plant biodiversity and R&D in new products.
- The Spanish nutraceutical market is dynamic, with sales exceeding €2 billion and projected annual growth of 7.5% to 8.5%.
- Italy was the second-largest country presence at Vitafoods Europe, with 105 companies exhibiting.
- The 'Made in Italy' promotion strategy is supported by initiatives like the 'OpportunItaly' business acceleration program.
- Global geopolitical factors like US protectionism and Middle East conflicts are fostering greater European integration.