Andalusian agri-food exports grow 4% by April

The region consolidates its national leadership, while Cádiz surpasses 322 million euros in foreign sales.

Image of fresh agri-food products in a wooden crate under the Andalusian sun.
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Image of fresh agri-food products in a wooden crate under the Andalusian sun.

Andalusia's agri-food exports experienced a notable 4% growth between January and April 2026, reaching 6.580 million euros and consolidating the region's national leadership position.

Between January and April 2026, agri-food sales abroad from Andalusia amounted to 6.580 million euros, representing an increase of nearly 4% compared to the same period last year. The province of Cádiz contributed significantly to this figure, registering sales worth 322.7 million euros and a volume of 163,245 tons.
This data, analyzed by the Consejería de Agricultura, Pesca, Agua y Desarrollo Rural, confirms Andalusia's weight in the national market. The autonomous community accounts for 24.7% of total Spanish agri-food exports, which reached 26.640 million euros in the first quarter. In total, Andalusian companies sold nearly 2.7 million tons of food and beverages abroad during this four-month period.
In the specific case of Cádiz, exports exceeded 322 million euros, with a volume of 163,245 tons. Although the available information does not detail the specific percentage evolution for the province of Cádiz compared to 2025, the overall Andalusian increase is a positive trend.
By provinces, Almería led exports with 2.380 million euros and nearly 1.2 million tons, experiencing an increase of around 20%. It was followed by Seville, with 1.257 million euros, and Huelva, with over 1.037 million. Málaga recorded sales of 533.4 million, Córdoba reached 498 million, Granada exceeded 419.8 million, and Jaén added 129.2 million euros.
The products that most boosted foreign sales were fresh legumes and vegetables, with over 2.521 million euros and an increase of 13.7%. In second place were fats and oils, with over 1.522 million euros, followed by fresh fruits and nuts, which reached 1.483 million euros.
Germany consolidated its position as the main market for Andalusian agri-food products, representing 20.4% of the total exported with 1.341 million euros, 3% more than the previous year. France occupied the second position with 762.9 million euros, and Italy was the third destination with 634 million euros.
These results reinforce the role of the external sector in the Andalusian economy and the community's position as a national benchmark in international food and beverage sales. Cádiz's contribution, with over 322 million euros, highlights the province's importance within this regional growth.