ACV exports have fallen for the second consecutive year in 2025
In total, 29,851 million euros have been exported, 3.6% less than the previous year, according to data released today by the Basque Institute of Statistics, Eustat.
In 2025, companies in the Basque Country exported goods worth 29,851 million euros, 3.6% less than the previous year, according to data released today by the Basque Institute of Statistics, Eustat.
In particular, exports of energy products fell by 33% and exports of non-energy products by 1.6%.
Exports continue to decline for the second year, with a 5.1% decline in 2024. 2022, exports from Álava, Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa reached historic highs, with a total export of €32,538 million.
In Álavaand Bizkaiaexports fell by 3.1 per cent and 9.3 per cent, respectively, while in Gipuzkoaexports increased by 2.8 per cent.
Germany, France and the United States are the main destinations for exports from the Basque Country, with Germany (4,443 million) leading the list, followed by France (4,363 million) and the United Kingdom (1,955 million).
Among the main goods exported from the ACV last year, the top three are passenger cars of less than 10 people, car parts and accessories, and cargo vehicles.
Imports were reduced by 1.6%
Imports of goods from the Basque Country decreased by 1.6% in 2025 compared to 2024, namely energy imports decreased by 20.8% and non-energy imports increased by 5.3% .
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