China–Spain Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Spain trade reached $47.7B in January–September 2026, +15.4% year on year. China exported $39.5B and imported $8.2B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Spain
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $7.6B | 19.3% | +18.2% | $8.7B |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $5.5B | 13.9% | +22.5% | $5.9B |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $5.4B | 13.8% | +64.0% | $4.5B |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $2.0B | 5.2% | +16.3% | $2.3B |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $1.7B | 4.4% | +14.4% | $2.0B |
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $1.6B | 4.0% | +18.7% | $1.7B |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $1.5B | 3.8% | -41.5% | $3.4B |
| HS 62Apparel, not knitted or crocheted | $1.5B | 3.7% | +19.4% | $1.6B |
| HS 95Toys, games and sports equipment | $1.3B | 3.4% | -9.1% | $1.8B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $1.2B | 3.1% | +22.6% | $1.3B |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $3.8B | 9.6% | +80.9% | $2.9B |
| HS 9804Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures | $1.5B | 3.7% | -41.5% | $3.4B |
| HS 8507Electric accumulators | $1.4B | 3.7% | +19.5% | $1.6B |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $1.2B | 3.0% | +23.9% | $1.3B |
| HS 8471Automatic data processing machines | $931M | 2.4% | +40.0% | $966M |
| HS 6110Sweaters, pullovers, knitted | $919M | 2.3% | +25.8% | $993M |
| HS 8708Parts for motor vehicles | $749M | 1.9% | +39.9% | $710M |
| HS 8504Electrical transformers and converters | $649M | 1.6% | -0.1% | $821M |
| HS 8415Air conditioning machines | $646M | 1.6% | +33.5% | $589M |
| HS 8541Semiconductor devices | $635M | 1.6% | +2.5% | $830M |
Top China Imports from Spain
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $1.8B | 22.1% | +76.2% | $1.4B |
| HS 74Copper | $1.4B | 16.7% | +128.7% | $842M |
| HS 02Meat and offal | $697M | 8.4% | -25.8% | $1.2B |
| HS 30Pharmaceutical products | $506M | 6.1% | -17.6% | $786M |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $385M | 4.7% | -15.0% | $595M |
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $358M | 4.3% | +20.6% | $444M |
| HS 33Essential oils and cosmetics | $343M | 4.2% | +9.7% | $423M |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $283M | 3.4% | -8.2% | $411M |
| HS 76Aluminium | $191M | 2.3% | +21.0% | $216M |
| HS 15Fats and oils | $190M | 2.3% | +17.4% | $224M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 2603Copper ores and concentrates | $1.5B | 18.7% | +58.8% | $1.3B |
| HS 7404Copper waste and scrap | $1.2B | 14.7% | +114.6% | $781M |
| HS 3004Medicaments for therapeutic use | $350M | 4.3% | -9.8% | $498M |
| HS 0203Pork, fresh, chilled or frozen | $350M | 4.2% | -28.4% | $593M |
| HS 0206Edible offal of cattle, pigs, sheep and goats | $321M | 3.9% | -24.4% | $535M |
| HS 2616Precious metal ores and concentrates | $188M | 2.3% | +220.4% | $102M |
| HS 7602Aluminium waste and scrap | $184M | 2.2% | +21.2% | $208M |
| HS 3002Human blood, vaccines, diagnostics | $147M | 1.8% | -31.9% | $272M |
| HS 3901Polymers of ethylene | $126M | 1.5% | -12.1% | $184M |
| HS 1509Olive oil | $126M | 1.5% | +11.2% | $153M |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Spain
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
411 products qualify
- 1 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870360 Exports$1.5B Increase+$802M YoY+110%
- 2 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with only electric motor for propulsion (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870380 Exports$1.3B Increase+$558M YoY+78%
- 3 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow, other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10 and plug-in hybrids)HS 870340 Exports$776M Increase+$443M YoY+133%
- 4 Other petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations thereof, not elsewhere specified or includedHS 271019 Exports$245M Increase+$195M YoY+391%
- 5 Acyclic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives (excluding diethyl ether)HS 290919 Exports$136M Increase+$134M YoY+4,918%
- 6 Machines and mechanical appliances, n.e.s.HS 847989 Exports$140M Increase+$69.3M YoY+98%
China–Spain Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $39.5B | $8.2B | $47.7B | +$31.2B | +15.4% | No. 29 |
| 2025 (full year) | $45.7B | $9.4B | $55.1B | +$36.3B | +10.0% | No. 26 |
| 2024 (full year) | $40.9B | $9.2B | $50.1B | +$31.6B | +3.2% | No. 29 |
| 2023 (full year) | $39.7B | $8.9B | $48.6B | +$30.8B | -5.4% | No. 29 |
| 2022 (full year) | $41.6B | $9.8B | $51.3B | +$31.8B | +6.9% | No. 29 |
| 2021 (full year) | $35.7B | $12.3B | $48.0B | +$23.4B | +26.7% | No. 27 |
| 2020 (full year) | $27.5B | $10.4B | $37.9B | +$17.1B | +6.8% | No. 26 |
| 2019 (full year) | $26.9B | $8.6B | $35.5B | +$18.3B | +5.3% | No. 27 |
| 2018 (full year) | $25.0B | $8.8B | $33.7B | +$16.2B | — | No. 29 |
About China–Spain trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Spain in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Spain goods trade totaled $47.7B: China exported $39.5B and imported $8.2B, a China trade surplus of $31.2B (+15.4% vs the same months of 2025). Spain ranked No. 29 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Spain in 2025?
In 2025, China–Spain goods trade totaled $55.1B: China exported $45.7B and imported $9.4B, a China trade surplus of $36.3B (+10.0% vs 2024). Spain ranked No. 26 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Spain in 2024?
In 2024, China–Spain goods trade totaled $50.1B: China exported $40.9B and imported $9.2B, a China trade surplus of $31.6B (+3.2% vs 2023). Spain ranked No. 29 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Spain?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Spain by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $7.6B, 19.3% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $5.5B, 13.9% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $5.4B, 13.8% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $3.8B); Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures (HS 9804, $1.5B); Electric accumulators (HS 8507, $1.4B).
What does China export to Spain in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Spain by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $8.7B, 18.9% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $5.9B, 12.9% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $4.5B, 9.8% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures (HS 9804, $3.4B); Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $2.9B); Electric accumulators (HS 8507, $1.6B).
What does China import from Spain?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Spain by HS chapter were Ores, slag and ash (HS 26, $1.8B, 22.1% of the total); Copper (HS 74, $1.4B, 16.7% of the total); Meat and offal (HS 02, $697M, 8.4% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Copper ores and concentrates (HS 2603, $1.5B); Copper waste and scrap (HS 7404, $1.2B); Medicaments for therapeutic use (HS 3004, $350M).
What is China’s trade balance with Spain?
China's goods trade balance with Spain was +$31.2B in January–September 2026, compared with +$27.3B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$36.3B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Spain bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/spain/, accessed 2026-11-10.