Spain
In 2018, Scotland sold £975 million worth of exports to Spain. This is 2.9% of Scotland’s total international exports. Scottish exports to Spain have increased by 4.5% since 2013, an increase of £40 million.
The benefits of selling to Spain
The World Bank rates Spain as the 30th easiest country in the world to do business with.
Spain’s a good place to export to because it:
- has good transportation links
- good information communication technology (ICT) networks
It’s also a good place for Scottish businesses to export to because:
- English is spoken in business there
- UK brands are trusted there
What we could sell more of
A Trading Nation uses evidence to work out what Scotland could sell more of.
In Spain, the key sectors where Scotland could sell more are:
- chemical sciences
- computer and information technology services
- machinery and equipment
- manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
- food
- transport equipment
- financial services
Top opportunities in Spain
- Food and drink
- Engineering and advanced manufacturing
- Chemical sciences
- Financial and business services
Help with exporting in Spain
Scottish Development International offices
Scottish Development International have an office in Barcelona and Madrid. They have 2 members of staff focussed on:
- industries that produce consumer goods
- science and technology
GlobalScot
The GlobalScot network has 8 experts in Spain covering:
- energy
- financial services
- technology sectors
We’re going to expand the GlobalScot network in Spain.
Department for International Trade
You can contact the Department for International Trade team in Spain to find opportunities for doing business there.
Chamber of Commerce
The British Chamber of Commerce in Spain can offer members:
- business support
- advice
- introductions
They have offices in Barcelona, Madrid and Andalucía.
You can find more help with exporting.
You can also find more information on exporting to Spain in A Trading Nation.