Aragonese exports fall 12.66% in the first eight months of 2025
Aragonese companies are facing a significant decline in their sales abroad during 2025, according to an analysis conducted by the Internationalization Commission of CEOE Aragón. This situation has raised concerns in the sector, especially due to the impact of tariffs and the increase in labor costs.
The Internationalization Commission of CEOE Aragón, chaired by Daniel Álvarez, has identified a contraction of 1.451 billion euros in exports during the period from January to August 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. This represents a year-on-year decline of 12.66%. At the same time, imports have increased by 586 million euros, equivalent to a rise of 5.15%, a figure higher than the national average of 4.31%.
The automotive sector has experienced the sharpest decline, with a 41% decrease. However, there are positive exceptions: semi-manufactured goods recorded a 6.7% increase in sales abroad. Despite these negative numbers, Álvarez has indicated that the international activity of Aragonese companies remains generally active.
Main concerns
Companies are concerned about the impact of tariffs, particularly affecting the wine sector. Furthermore, Álvarez has highlighted issues of competitiveness and profitability arising from high absenteeism rates and the rise in labor costs in sectors linked to foreign trade.
It is expected that in the remaining months of 2025, the Aragonese external sector will show a more positive performance. On the other hand, Oscar Esteban, president of the Official Indo-Spanish Chamber, has analyzed the opportunities that India, the fifth-largest economy in the world, offers to Aragonese entrepreneurs. He noted that although the country has a restrictive and bureaucratic regulatory environment, a future agreement between the European Union and India could facilitate trade and represent one of the most significant trade agreements of the decade.
Aragón Exterior (AREX) has introduced the India 2025 Plan, a support initiative for Aragonese companies to access the Indian market. The program includes training and personalized consulting to address challenges such as logistics, bureaucracy, business culture, as well as identifying export and investment opportunities.
