Murcia's Exports to India Surge, Highlighting Trade Opportunities for SMEs
Murcia sees significant growth in exports to India, with plans to enhance trade opportunities for SMEs.
Key Points
- • Murcia is the seventh Spanish province for exports to India, exceeding 34.8 million euros.
- • Exports have surged by 82% in five years, reaching approximately 111.39 million euros in 2024.
- • A trade mission is planned for September 21-27 to support SME access to the Indian market.
- • Key export products include fuels, chemicals, and machinery.
The Region of Murcia is experiencing remarkable growth in its exports to India, emerging as the seventh leading Spanish province in this area. As of early 2025, Murcia’s export sales have surpassed 34.8 million euros, marking an 82% increase over the last five years. This growth trajectory saw exports rising from 61.03 million euros in 2020 to approximately 111.39 million euros in the previous year.
In efforts to further enhance this upward trend, the regional government is organizing a multisectoral trade mission aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Scheduled for September 21 to 27, this initiative seeks to facilitate access to the expansive Indian market, now the world's most populous country and ranked fifth in nominal GDP.
Marisa López Aragón, the regional counselor of Business, Employment and Social Economy, has emphasized the significance of the Indian market, noting its size and the ongoing growth of its middle class and technology sectors. With 64 regional companies currently engaged in trade with India — which ranks 27th among Murcia's export destinations — the mission aims to build enduring commercial relationships.
The primary products exported from Murcia to India include fuels, chemicals, semi-finished metal products, and machinery related to leather, footwear, and other industries. This initiative forms part of the Plan de Promoción Exterior organized by the Institute of Fostering of the Region of Murcia (Info), which is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The trade mission highlights the commitment to capitalize on India's burgeoning market potential, which is considered attractive for its vast consumer base and dynamic economic growth.