How do Spanish products rank in global markets?
Spanish pork enjoys a strong international presence. Exporting isn't just about trade: it means passing strict quality audits, building diplomatic trust, explaining our welfare model, and proving food safety and quality time and again.
Key Data
#2
Global Pork Exporter
Positions Spain among the world's most trusted international pork suppliers.
2.75 Million
Tonnes Exported
Highlights the volume of quality Spanish pork and charcuterie enjoyed worldwide.
+€8.5bn
Export Value
Highlights the economic impact of the sector's international activities
130+
Global Markets
Reflects worldwide consumer trust and commercial reach.
EXPORTS
Export growth (EUR m)
Foreign trade balance of the Spanish pig sector. In millions of euros.
Source: Comercio exterior - SINFOPORC
GLOBAL PRESENCE
The excellence of the Spanish meat industry makes it the world's second-largest pork exporter, competing with the advantage that our production model offers in the most demanding markets. We export 2.72 million tonnes of fresh and processed products annually to more than 130 international markets.
These are countries with the highest health and food quality standards—such as France, China, Italy, Japan, the Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Poland, the Czech Republic, and South Korea— wich choose Spanish produce as a priority due to its full health guarantees, rigorous regionalisation protocols, and consistency of supply.
Other key facts about Spanish white pork
Economic Impact
EUR 25.8bn turnover, 9.5% of industrial GDP and EUR 2.245bn to the State.
Rural Cohesion
43% of farms and 45% of processing plants in towns with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants.