In recent years, exports from the Basque Country have increased. In 2016 they stood at less than 49,000 million euros, but two years later they exceeded 55,000 million. This figure fell significantly in 2020 due to COVID-19. The pandemic was followed by a strong recovery, exceeding 70,000 million in 2022. In 2023, on the other hand, there was a slight fall.
In terms of the destination and distribution of exports, the rest of Spain has consolidated its position as the main market and the steadiest over the years, accounting for between 37 and 39% of total exports from the Basque Country. After Spain, France and Germany were the second and third most important countries, each with a share of nearly 10%, a figure that remained fairly steady in all these years. Also important is the United States, making up around 4-5% in recent years, though this has been more variable. Italy, the United Kingdom and Portugal are other important countries, all with percentages varying between 2 and 4%.