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What products are exported from Spain?

By Christopher Martinez |

Spain’s Top Exports

  • Refined petroleum – $13.3 billion.
  • Pig meat – $4.05 billion.
  • Pure olive oil – $3.68 billion.
  • Citrus – $3.67 billion.
  • Copper ore – $2.23 billion.

What does Spain export to the UK?

RED wine, cheese, cured meat…they’re just the fun ones. Spain exports a wealth of fantastic produce to the world, and especially to the UK – €4 bn-worth if we’re counting. When the British Isles shiver – which is often – the population relies on a harvest-load of fruit and veg from Spain.

What is a major export of Spain?

Spain main exports were: capital goods (20 percent of total exports); food, beverages and tobacco (17 percent); automotive sector (16 percent); chemicals (14 percent); consumer goods (10 percent); non-chemical semi-manufactured products (10 percent); and energy products (7 percent).

Who are the top export destinations for Spain?

The top export destinations for Spain are other European countries, with the top five being France ($48.6 billion), Germany ($36.3 billion), Portugal ($27.2 billion), Italy ($25.4 billion), and the United Kingdom ($22.6 billion). Here is a breakdown of the most important products imported by Spain, both commodities and other notable imports.

What foods do Spain export to the EU?

Other growers in the range are: cauliflower/broccoli, onions. strawberries, garlic, aubergines, grapes, carrot, apples, plums, avocados and apricots. Spain might be the most important exporter of fresh fruit and vegetables, Spanish product mostly stays within EU borders. Last year, 93 per cent of export was focused on EU countries.

What are the regulations for exporting to Spain?

Also, U.S. exporters should have their importer confirm with Spanish customs whether any product approvals or other special certificates will be required for the shipment to pass customs. Regulations establish fines for actions delaying normal customs procedure. Fines are not very large, usually between Euros 30 and 60.

Do you pay VAT on goods sent from Spain to UK?

If the goods are for your private use or for re-sale. If you are sending a gift from Spain to the UK, import VAT typically only applies to goods whose value is over £39, or the equivalent in Euros. Customs Duty is due only if the value of the goods cost over £135.