Spanish regions Andalusia and Murcia report strong economic growth

Industrial production in Andalusia grew by 5.8% in June 2026, outpacing the national Spanish average of 3.8%. During the first half of the year, Andalusian industrial production increased by 4.7%, which is more than four times the 1.1% growth recorded for the rest of Spain. Key drivers included the manufacturing of computer, electronic, and optical products (+22.4%), transport materials and aeronautics (+18.8%), and the chemical industry (+15%). Additionally, the region's industrial business turnover rose by 20.9% year-on-year in June.

In the Murcia region, exports reached 7,459.5 million euros during the first half of 2026, representing a 6.57% increase compared to the previous year. This growth rate is more than triple the national average of 2.02%. Murcia maintains its position as Spain's fifth-largest exporting province. The region reported a trade surplus of 323.5 million euros. Notable sectoral growth included industrial and technological products, which rose by 15.83%, and the agri-food sector, which led with 3,751.3 million euros in exports.