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Italian Companies Consolidate Expansion in Spain with Record Exports
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Italian Companies Consolidate Expansion in Spain with Record Exports

From Prensa Libre · (6h ago) Spanish Positive tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Italian exports to Spain reached a record €38 billion in 2025, solidifying Spain as the fourth most important international destination for Italian companies.
  • The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) attributed this success to over 70 initiatives supporting Italian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Spain.
  • Spain's dynamic nutraceutical market, with sales exceeding €2 billion, shows strong growth prospects for Italian products, with an estimated annual growth rate of 7.5% to 8.5%.

Italian businesses have achieved a landmark year in Spain, with exports soaring to a record €38 billion in 2025. This impressive figure cements Spain's position as the fourth-largest international market for Italian goods, a testament to the growing economic ties between the two nations. Giovanni Bifulco, director of The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in Madrid, hailed the result as a "record year."

ese “buen éxito” se debió, entre otras razones, a las más de 70 iniciativas realizadas el año pasado para apoyar a las pymes italianas en España.

— Giovanni BifulcoBifulco explaining the reasons behind the record export success.

Bifulco highlighted the crucial role of the ITA's efforts, citing over 70 initiatives launched in the past year to bolster Italian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Spain. These initiatives, coupled with the inherent appeal of Italian products, have driven this significant expansion. The success is particularly notable in the nutraceutical sector, where Spain is recognized as a highly dynamic market, generating over €2 billion in revenue between 2024 and 2025.

España es uno de los mercados con mayor dinamismo en la industria de productos nutracéuticos, con una facturación superior a los dos mil millones de euros entre el 2024 y el 2025.

— Giovanni BifulcoBifulco highlighting the strength of the Spanish nutraceutical market.

Looking ahead, the outlook for Italian products in Spain remains exceptionally bright. Projections indicate an average annual growth rate of 7.5% to 8.5% in the coming years, driven by factors such as the biodiversity of medicinal plants and collaborative research between Italian companies and Spanish institutions. The ITA's presence at Vitafoods Europe in Barcelona, a key event for the European nutraceutical industry, further underscores Italy's commitment to showcasing its high-quality "Made in Italy" products and fostering business connections.

Hay mucho contenido sobre las excelencias del ‘made in Italy’

— Giovanni BifulcoBifulco describing the 'OpportunItaly' web platform promoting Italian products.

Italy's significant participation in Vitafoods Europe, with 105 companies occupying a substantial exhibition space, positions it as the second-largest national presence at the event. This strategic engagement is part of the broader 'OpportunItaly' campaign, designed to accelerate business and promote Italian excellence globally. Bifulco also noted that the current geopolitical climate, marked by US protectionism and Middle Eastern conflicts, paradoxically encourages greater integration within Europe, benefiting continental trade.

están ayudando a nuestro continente a integrarse aún más

— Giovanni BifulcoBifulco's comment on the geopolitical situation fostering European integration.
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Originally published by Prensa Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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