{"id":107798,"date":"2026-10-13T15:33:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/octagona.com\/?p=107798"},"modified":"2026-10-13T16:11:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T14:11:37","slug":"spanish-market-2026-opportunity-for-exports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/mercato-spagna-2026-opportunita-export\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain 2026: why it is growing faster than the Eurozone and how to position Made in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/mercato-spagna-2026-opportunita-export\/#Sommario\" >Summary\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/mercato-spagna-2026-opportunita-export\/#Perche_la_Spagna_sta_crescendo_piu_dellEurozona_nel_2026\" >Why is Spain growing faster than the Eurozone in 2026?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/mercato-spagna-2026-opportunita-export\/#Spagna_e_Italia_quanto_e_importante_il_mercato_per_il_nostro_export\" >Spain and Italy: how important is the market for our exports?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/mercato-spagna-2026-opportunita-export\/#Cosa_esporta_lItalia_in_Spagna\" >What does Italy export to Spain?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/mercato-spagna-2026-opportunita-export\/#Quali_sono_le_aree_della_Spagna_piu_interessanti\" >What are the most interesting areas of Spain?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/mercato-spagna-2026-opportunita-export\/#Quale_canale_commerciale_scegliere_in_Spagna\" >Which commercial channel to choose in Spain?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/mercato-spagna-2026-opportunita-export\/#Made_in_Italy_e_pricing_il_prodotto_italiano_basta\" >Made in Italy and pricing: is the Italian product enough?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/mercato-spagna-2026-opportunita-export\/#Come_Octagona_supporta_le_imprese_italiane_in_Spagna\" >How Octagona supports Italian companies in Spain\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/mercato-spagna-2026-opportunita-export\/#Conclusioni_perche_guardare_alla_Spagna_nel_2026\" >Conclusions: why focus on Spain in 2026?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/mercato-spagna-2026-opportunita-export\/#FAQ_esportare_e_vendere_in_Spagna_nel_2026\" >FAQ: Exporting and selling in Spain in 2026\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sommario\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Summary<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2026 <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spain remains one of the most dynamic economies in the Eurozone<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/economy-finance.ec.europa.eu\/economic-surveillance-eu-economies\/spain\/economic-forecast-spain_en\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">European Commission forecasts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Spanish GDP is expected to grow by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2.4% in 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, versus only about <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">0.9% expected for the euro area<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. A significant differential, supported mainly by domestic demand, employment growth and investment, also thanks to projects funded through European funds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The latest data confirm the strength of the economy: in the second quarter of 2026, Spanish GDP grew by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">0.7% compared to the previous quarter and 2.6% on an annual basis<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Domestic demand contributed 3.5 percentage points to growth, while investment and consumption continued to increase. For Italian companies, this dynamic is built on an already very strong trade relationship. In 2025, Italian exports to Spain exceeded <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">38 billion euros<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, The trade volume grew by 10.6%, while bilateral trade reached over 71 billion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But geographical and cultural proximity should not mislead: Spain is a mature, competitive and differentiated market, where success depends on the ability to choose. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sectors, territories, channels and methods of surveillance<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. In this article we analyze why the Spanish economy is growing faster than the Eurozone, what opportunities emerge for Italian companies and what strategies to adopt to enter or consolidate their presence in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Spain 2026: the key figures<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GDP 2026:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> +2.4% according to the European Commission;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eurozone GDP 2026:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> +0,9%;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GDP Q2 2026:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> +0.7% over the previous quarter and +2.6% on an annual basis;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GDP 2025:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> +2,8%;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italian exports to Spain in 2025:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> over 38 billion euros;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italian export growth 2025:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> +10,6%;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Interscambio Italy-Spain 2025:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> almost 71 billion euros;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI in Spanish companies:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> used by 21.1% of companies with at least 10 employees in the first quarter of 2025;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cloud computing:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> used by 44.3%;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">E-commerce sales:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> carried out by 26.6% of enterprises in 2024.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Macroeconomic summary table 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 87.1156%; height: 130px;\" data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"5\" aria-colcount=\"4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\" aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"256\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Economic Indicator<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"256\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spain (2026)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"256\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eurozone Media (2026)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"256\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Primary driver<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\" aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Annual GDP growth (CE estimate)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">+2,4%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">+0,9%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Domestic consumption &amp; PRTR funds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\" aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GDP growth Q2 (trendline)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">+2,6%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">+0,6%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Household spending (+1.2%) and investments (+1.7%)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\" aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unemployment Rate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9.9% (historical minimum)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6,4%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">+2.2% full-time employment<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\" aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Export Made in Italy (2025)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&gt;38 Billion \u20ac (+10.6%)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">N\/D<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5th Italian destination market<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-107806 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-46-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-46-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-46-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-46-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-46-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-46-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-46.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perche_la_Spagna_sta_crescendo_piu_dellEurozona_nel_2026\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why is Spain growing faster than the Eurozone in 2026?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The performance of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/internationalization\/spain\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Spain<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> It assumes particular importance when compared to the rest of the euro area.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the spring forecast for 2026, the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">European Commission<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> estimates a growth of Spanish GDP of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2,4%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Almost three times the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">+0,9%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Forecast for the Eurozone. For 2027, growth is expected to moderate to 1.9%, but it will still be above the euro area average of 1.2%. Similarly, the\u2019<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/en\/publications\/oecd-economic-surveys-spain_19990499.html\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development)<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> confirms a positive picture, albeit with a slightly more cautious estimate: <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">+2.2% in 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">+1.7% in 2027<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"5\" aria-colcount=\"4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Macroeconomic Parameter<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spain (2026)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eurozone Media (2026)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Official source<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Annual GDP Growth<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">+2,4%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (CE estimate) \/ <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">+2,2%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (OECD)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">+0,9%<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">European Commission \/ OECD<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quarterly GDP Growth (Q2)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">+0,7%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> conjunctural (<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">+2,6%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> trend)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">+0.2% cyclical<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">INE (National Institute of Statistics)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unemployment Rate<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9,9%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (in a progressive decline towards 9.6% in 2027)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6,4%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eurostat \/ European Commission<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Internal Demand Contribution<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3.5 percentage points<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to growth<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stagnant \/ Weak<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spanish Ministry of Economy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some factors are mainly responsible for this growth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW47661813 BCX0\" lang=\"IT-IT\" xml:lang=\"IT-IT\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47661813 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">An internal demand still strong<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the key elements is consumer spending. The labor market continues to support household incomes, and according to the European Commission, private consumption and investment will represent the main drivers of the economy in 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The official data for the second quarter of the\u2019<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ine.es\/dyngs\/INEbase\/es\/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&amp;cid=1254736164439&amp;menu=ultiDatos&amp;idp=1254735576581\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">INE (National Institute of Statistics)<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> This dynamic is confirmed: household final consumption grew by 1.2% compared to the previous quarter, while gross capital formation increased by 1.7%. For an Italian company, this is an important element: dynamic domestic demand tends to support imports as well, creating space for both consumer goods and technologies, machinery and solutions intended for investment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW199341653 BCX0\" lang=\"IT-IT\" xml:lang=\"IT-IT\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199341653 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Investments supported by European funds<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The implementation of the Spanish National Plan for Recovery and Resilience (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/planderecuperacion.gob.es\/\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Plan of Recovery, Transformation and Resilience \u2013 PRTR<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Supported by the European program NextGenerationEU with a total allocation of over 163 billion euros in grants and loans), it continues to support public and private investments, particularly in the strategic areas of digitalization, sustainable infrastructure, energy transition, and intangible assets. According to the European Commission, the momentum of these investments and the solid financial situation of non-financial companies should continue to support capital formation even for the entire 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This element is particularly interesting for Italian B2B companies, because it generates demand not only for finished products, but also for:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">machinery;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automation;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">components;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">energy technologies;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">software and digitalization;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">engineering;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A resilient labor market<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The European Commission also forecasts a reduction in the Spanish unemployment rate from 10.5% in 2025 to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9.9% in 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and at 9.6% in 2027. The level remains high in the European comparison, but the trend is positive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the second quarter of 2026, the equivalent full-time employment increased by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2.2% on an annual basis<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Employment, real wage growth and demographic dynamics are all contributing to supporting consumption and, consequently, demand for goods and services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spagna_e_Italia_quanto_e_importante_il_mercato_per_il_nostro_export\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Spain and Italy: how important is the market for our exports?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2025, bilateral trade exceeded the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">71 billion euros<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, With a growth of 4.2% compared to the previous year. Italian exports exceeded 38 billion, increasing by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10,6%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, While the Italian trade balance recorded a surplus exceeding 5 billion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the first quarter of 2026, Spain was also the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fifth destination market for Italian exports<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, With a share of 5.7%. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Material prepared by Octagona<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> It highlights that Italian exports have increased from approximately 24.5 billion in 2019 to over 38 billion in 2025. Even the most recent data indicate an even dynamic trade relationship: in June 2026, Italian exports to Spain grew by 11.3% compared to the same month in 2025. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9.4% on an annual basis<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spain is therefore a mature market for Italian products, but precisely because of this it presents a high level of competition. Germany and France represent very well-established competitors, while numerous Spanish companies have already established local and international suppliers. The real demand is therefore not simply: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cCan we sell in Spain?\u201d<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">but rather: <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIn which segments can we build a competitive advantage over the existing offerings?\u201d<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-107807 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-47-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-47-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-47-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-47-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-47-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-47-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-47.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cosa_esporta_lItalia_in_Spagna\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What does Italy export to Spain?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The composition of Italian exports to Spain is very diverse. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infomercatiesteri.it\/paese.php?id_paesi=99\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">InfoMarkets and Foreign Exchange<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, In 2025, the main categories were:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">machinery and equipment:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 12.2% of Italian exports;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pharmaceutical:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 11,7%;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Computers, electronics and optics:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 9,7%;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">means of transport:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 9,3%;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">metals and metal products:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 9,2%;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">textiles, clothing, leather and accessories:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 8,6%;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">chemistry:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 8,1%.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spain also has some specializations in which it depends significantly on Italian imports, including: <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">glasses, furniture and pasta<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is therefore no single driving sector.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is more correct to speak of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">four major areas of opportunity<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, In these, the Italian offer can meet concrete needs of the Spanish market.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"3\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Machinery, automation and components<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Machinery already represents the main category of Italian exports to Spain. The Spanish manufacturing system offers opportunities in sectors such as automotive, food processing, packaging, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, logistics, and energy. For Italian companies, they can be of interest:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">industrial machinery;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automation;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">process technologies;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">packaging;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">refrigeration and ventilation;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">components;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">quality control solutions;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technologies for productive and energy efficiency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this segment, however, price is rarely the only determining factor. Other factors also play a role. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reliability, response times, ability to customize, technical support and after-sales service<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Product quality can open the door, but it is often the ability to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/services\/\" target=\"_self\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">support the client<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> over time that determines success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li aria-level=\"3\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and chemistry<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2025, pharmaceuticals represented the second largest export item from Italy to Spain. The country also has a developed ecosystem in the healthcare, biotech, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors. Opportunities may arise for Italian companies in:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pharmaceutical products;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ingredients and specialty chemicals;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">production technologies;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">packaging;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">machinery for the pharmaceutical industry;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">diagnostic;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">laboratory technologies;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">components and specialized supplies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In these sectors, the main leverage is not only commercial. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compliance, document quality, reliability and continuity of supply<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> They become an integral part of the value proposition. In this type of market, \u201ctrust is often sold before the product itself.\u201d.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li aria-level=\"3\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Digital, energy and mobility<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digitalization and energy transition represent two other important drivers of the Spanish market. The level of technological adoption in businesses is already significant. In the first quarter of 2025:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">21.1% of Spanish companies with at least 10 employees used Artificial Intelligence technologies<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">44.3% used paid cloud services<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">84.5% of companies with Internet connection had a website;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">69.7% used social media.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2024, in addition, the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">26.6% of the companies made sales through e-commerce<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. For Italian companies, this opens up opportunities in the following sectors:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automation;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">industrial software;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cybersecurity;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ICT technologies;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">energy efficiency;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">renewable energy sources;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mobility;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">electrical infrastructure;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automotive components;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aerospace.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The commercial aspect is particularly important: even in B2B, the Spanish buyer is increasingly important. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">digital, informed, and able to quickly compare suppliers and alternatives<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li aria-level=\"3\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Food, fashion, design and consumer premium<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, there is the large segment of the premium consumer. The Spanish consumer is familiar with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/export-made-in-italy-the-most-interesting-countries-for-2026\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Made in Italy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and presents a high level of familiarity with Italian products in the following sectors:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">food;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wine;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fashion;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">accessories;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">design;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">furniture;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lifestyle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This notoriety represents an advantage, but it is not enough on its own to guarantee sales. In mature markets like the Spanish one they become decisive:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">positioning;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">architecture of price;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">distribution;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">digital presence;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">storytelling in Spanish;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">channel formation;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ability to generate rotation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For a Spanish distributor or retailer, in fact, the value of Made in Italy must translate into <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">marginality, differentiation or ability to attract the consumer<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quali_sono_le_aree_della_Spagna_piu_interessanti\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are the most interesting areas of Spain?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the most common mistakes is to consider Spain as a homogeneous market. It is not. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Madrid, Catalonia, Basque Country, Valencia Community and Andalusia<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> They present different economies, production clusters, and distribution networks. The geographical choice should therefore be linked to the sector and the target customer. For example:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Madrid:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Headquarters, corporate services, banks, large infrastructure contracts and a central logistics hub (the Henares corridor).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Catalonia (Barcelona and hinterland):<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Main chemical and pharmaceutical cluster of Spain (<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vall\u00e8s, Baix Llobregat<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">), automotive, packaging and consumer innovation hub.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Basque Country (Bilbao, Vitoria, San Sebasti\u00e1n):<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Historical District of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">precision mechanics, machine tools, advanced automotive components and energy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (the reference point for renewables and hydrogen).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Valencian Community:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Specialized manufacturing (Castell\u00f3n ceramic district, textiles, footwear), plastic components and a primary logistics-port hub of the Mediterranean (Port of Valencia).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Andalusia (Seville, Malaga):<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Technological Agribusiness (precision irrigation, high-tech greenhouses), the aerospace hub of Seville (Airbus supply chain) and an international hub for software development and smart working (Malaga TechPark).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The correct question is therefore not necessarily <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cHow to cover all of Spain?\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, But <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhich area is best to start from?\u201d<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-107808 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-48-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-48-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-48-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-48-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-48-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-48-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-48.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quale_canale_commerciale_scegliere_in_Spagna\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Which commercial channel to choose in Spain?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The channel also relies heavily on the industry. The main alternatives may include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">importer;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">distributor;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">agent;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">supplement;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">direct sale;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">key account;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">local commercial presence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For some companies, a national distributor can be effective. For others, it may be necessary to work with regional partners or to complement the distributor with direct sales activities. The selection of the partner should not be based solely on initial interest in representing the product. It is important to evaluate:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">territorial coverage;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">product portfolio;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">any conflicts;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">commercial structure;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">access to target customers;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">technical ability;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">digital presence;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">willingness to share data;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">quality of after-sales service.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finding a partner does not necessarily mean having found the right partner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Made_in_Italy_e_pricing_il_prodotto_italiano_basta\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Made in Italy and pricing: is the Italian product enough?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italy\u2019s reputation certainly represents an advantage. But in a mature and competitive market, it cannot be the only commercial argument. The Spanish buyer considers very concrete elements:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">price;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">margin;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">total cost;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reliability;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">delivery times;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">service;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">operational risk;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">differentiation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technology, design, specialization and quality must therefore be translated into <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a benefit easily understood by the customer<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Made in Italy creates interest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The commercial proposal must explain why that product allows the Spanish customer to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sell more, improve efficiency, reduce cost or differentiate yourself from competitors<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Come_Octagona_supporta_le_imprese_italiane_in_Spagna\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How Octagona supports Italian companies in Spain<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The strength of the Spanish market does not eliminate the need for a strategy. On the contrary, precisely because it is a developed and competitive market, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">selection and method become even more important<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Octagona supports Italian companies in the various stages of development in the Spanish market through:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/services\/strategic-markets-analysis\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">market analysis<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and the commercial potential;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">identification of priority segments;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mapping of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/competitor-analysis\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">competitor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">;<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">selection of geographical areas;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scouting distributors, agents and partners;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">identification of potential customers;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/services\/business-development-markets\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">commercial development<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and lead generation;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">support in the construction of the pipeline;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">definition of the entry and monitoring strategy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The goal is not simply to generate contacts, but to build relationships. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a sustainable and replicable business model over time<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-107809 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-49-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-49-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-49-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-49-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-49-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-49-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-49.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusioni_perche_guardare_alla_Spagna_nel_2026\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conclusions: why focus on Spain in 2026?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spain represents one of the positive anomalies of the European economy in 2026. While the European Commission forecasts 0.9% growth for the Eurozone, the Spanish economy is expected to advance by 1.1%. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2,4%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by consumption, employment and investment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The data for the second quarter also confirm an even robust growth, at 2.6% year-on-year. For Italian companies, this scenario is particularly interesting because it builds on already strong trade relations: over 38 billion euros in Italian exports in 2025 and new sales growth to Spain also recorded in 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But the main opportunity also coincides with the main difficulty. Spain is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">close, known and accessible<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, But precisely because of this, it is highly competitive. To grow, it is not enough to export the same product with the same approach used in Italy. It is necessary to choose the most promising segments, identify the correct geographic area, build the channel, adapt the offering, and monitor the market.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In other words, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proximity reduces the distance, but it does not replace strategy.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_esportare_e_vendere_in_Spagna_nel_2026\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAQ: Exporting and selling in Spain in 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How much will the Spanish economy grow in 2026?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The European Commission forecasts GDP growth of 2.4% in 2026, while the OECD estimates an increase of 2.2%. Both forecasts confirm a growth significantly above the Eurozone average.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How much will the Eurozone grow in 2026?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The European Commission's spring forecasts indicate growth of 0.9% in 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How much does Italy export to Spain?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2025, Italian exports to Spain exceeded 38 billion euros, an increase of 10.6% compared to 2024.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are the main Italian products exported to Spain?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The main categories include machinery, pharmaceuticals, electronics, transportation, metal products, textiles and clothing, and chemicals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Which sectors offer the most opportunities?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Among the most interesting sectors are machinery and automation, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, digital, energy and mobility, as well as premium consumer products such as food, fashion, design and furnishings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do you need a distributor to enter Spain?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not necessarily. The choice depends on the industry, the target customers, and the company\u2019s resources. The alternatives include distributors, agents, integrators, direct sales, and local sales presence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are the most interesting Spanish areas for business?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It depends on the sector. 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