Valencian Exports Grow 6% to Over 26.2 Billion Euros

Valencian Community's foreign sales show a 6% increase between January and August, surpassing 26.2 billion euros.

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Exports from the Valencian Community reached 26,206.7 million euros in the January-August period, a 6% increase compared to the previous year, according to data from the Territorial Directorate of Commerce.

The Minister of Industry, Tourism, Innovation, and Commerce, Marián Cano, stated that "the dynamic trend shown by the Valencian Community's exports during 2026 is maintained, with increases above the national average, which stands at 3.2% in this period".
By provinces, Valencia exported products worth 14,744.8 million euros (a 7.4% increase), Castellón 6,459.9 million (a 7% increase), while Alicante exported goods valued at 5,002.1 million euros (a 0.7% increase).
Agri-food products represent 24.2% of exports (a 0.1% increase), followed by capital goods, with 17% and a significant growth of 19.7%. Chemical products account for 17% with a 7.2% rise. Non-chemical semi-manufactures decreased by 4%, and the automotive sector rose by 5% to over 2,788 million euros.
Geographically, European markets account for 72% of sales, with a 10% increase compared to the previous year. France and Germany are the main clients, with increases of 9.3% and 9.9%, respectively.
Based on information from the official source: IVACE+i (Institut Valencià de Competitivitat i Innovació) (26/10/2026)