Beyond its sun-drenched beaches and historic charm, Andalusia is a powerhouse of industry, where the clang of steel and hum of innovation combine to generate over 28 billion euros in manufacturing output.
Key Takeaways
- In 2022, Andalusia's manufacturing sector generated a total output of 28.4 billion euros, accounting for 14.2% of Spain's national manufacturing production.
- The Andalusian aerospace cluster produced 1,200 aircraft components in 2023, with exports valued at 1.8 billion euros.
- Agri-food industry in Andalusia processed 4.5 million tons of olive oil in the 2021/2022 campaign, representing 80% of Spain's total.
- In 2022, industrial employment in Andalusia totaled 320,000 direct jobs, representing 12% of total regional employment.
- Aerospace sector employed 18,500 workers in Andalusia in 2023, with average wage of 32,000 euros annually.
- Agri-food industry jobs numbered 95,000 in Andalusia 2022, 40% women.
- In 2023, industrial investment in Andalusia reached 4.2 billion euros, 15% increase from 2022.
- Aerospace R&D spending was 450 million euros in Andalusia 2022.
- Agri-food innovation projects funded 120 million euros in 2023.
- Andalusia's industrial exports reached 22.5 billion euros in 2023, 18% of regional total exports.
- Aerospace exports from Andalusia totaled 3.2 billion euros in 2022, to 50 countries.
- Agri-food products exported 8.1 billion euros in 2023, led by olive oil.
- In 2022, Andalusia's industrial energy consumption was 15.2 TWh, 11% from renewables.
- Solar photovoltaic capacity installed in industrial parks reached 2.5 GW in 2023.
- Wind energy production for industry was 4.8 TWh in Andalusia 2022.
Andalusia's diverse industrial sector is a key economic driver with strong exports and investment.
Energy and Sustainability
- In 2022, Andalusia's industrial energy consumption was 15.2 TWh, 11% from renewables.
- Solar photovoltaic capacity installed in industrial parks reached 2.5 GW in 2023.
- Wind energy production for industry was 4.8 TWh in Andalusia 2022.
- Industrial CO2 emissions totaled 12.5 million tons in 2023, down 8% from 2020.
- Energy efficiency projects saved 1.2 TWh in manufacturing 2022.
- Biomass use in industry provided 0.9 TWh heat in 2023.
- Green hydrogen pilots in Andalusia industry produced 50 tons in 2022.
- Waste-to-energy plants processed 300,000 tons industrial waste 2023.
- Industrial water recycling rate reached 75% in Andalusia 2022.
- LED lighting retrofits in factories saved 250 GWh annually 2023.
- Geothermal energy use in industry minimal at 20 GWh 2022.
- Carbon capture pilots captured 10,000 tons CO2 in 2023.
- Industrial solar thermal production 150 GWh heat 2022.
- Energy audits completed for 5,000 factories in 2023.
- Renewable share in industrial electricity rose to 35% in 2022.
- EV charging infrastructure for industry: 1,200 points installed 2023.
- Industrial cogeneration capacity 800 MW in Andalusia 2022.
- Methane emissions from industry reduced by 15% in 2023.
- Smart grid pilots covered 500 industrial users 2022.
- Biofuel production for industrial fleets 20,000 tons 2023.
- NOx emissions from industrial plants down 20% since 2018 in 2022.
- Industrial heat pumps installed capacity 50 MW 2023.
- Zero-waste certifications held by 1,200 factories 2022.
- Energy storage batteries for industry 100 MWh deployed 2023.
- SO2 emissions reduced to 5,000 tons annually in 2022.
- District heating from industry waste heat served 50,000 households 2023.
- Industrial decarbonization fund allocated 500 million euros 2022.
- PM2.5 emissions from industry 2.1 micrograms/m3 average 2023.
- Offshore wind potential for industry assessed at 5 GW 2022.
- Industrial ISO 50001 certifications: 2,500 sites in 2023.
Energy and Sustainability Interpretation
Andalusia's industry is striding, not just stumbling, towards a greener future, with its renewable energy share and efficiency projects clearly climbing while emissions are dropping, yet the still-modest scale of its pioneering green hydrogen and carbon capture efforts reveals this marathon is far from won.
Exports and International Trade
- Andalusia's industrial exports reached 22.5 billion euros in 2023, 18% of regional total exports.
- Aerospace exports from Andalusia totaled 3.2 billion euros in 2022, to 50 countries.
- Agri-food products exported 8.1 billion euros in 2023, led by olive oil.
- Chemical exports hit 2.8 billion euros from Andalusia 2022.
- Metal products exports were 1.9 billion euros in 2023.
- Automotive parts exports reached 2.4 billion euros 2022.
- Shipbuilding exports valued 1.5 billion euros in 2023.
- Pharmaceuticals exported 900 million euros from Andalusia 2022.
- Textiles exports totaled 650 million euros in 2023.
- Furniture exports were 450 million euros 2022.
- Ceramics tiles exported 380 million euros in 2023.
- Solar equipment exports 750 million euros 2022.
- Glass products exports 320 million euros 2023.
- Electronics exports reached 280 million euros 2022.
- Canned foods exported 1.2 billion euros 2023.
- Leather goods exports 250 million euros 2022.
- Plastics exports totaled 550 million euros 2023.
- Rubber products exports 180 million euros 2022.
- Paper exports were 400 million euros 2023.
- Wood products exports 350 million euros 2022.
- Wine and spirits exports 1.8 billion euros 2023.
- Machinery exports totaled 2.1 billion euros 2022.
- Electrical equipment exports 850 million euros 2023.
- Medical devices exports 200 million euros 2022.
- Jewelry exports 150 million euros 2023.
- Toys exports totaled 120 million euros 2022.
- Sports gear exports 100 million euros 2023.
- Musical instruments exports 50 million euros 2022.
Exports and International Trade Interpretation
While Andalusia’s industrial prowess might fly under the radar, its exports are soaring—from aerospace to olive oil—proving that this region is quietly assembling an economic symphony with everything from billion-euro machinery to a surprisingly spirited wine list.
Industrial Employment and Wages
- In 2022, industrial employment in Andalusia totaled 320,000 direct jobs, representing 12% of total regional employment.
- Aerospace sector employed 18,500 workers in Andalusia in 2023, with average wage of 32,000 euros annually.
- Agri-food industry jobs numbered 95,000 in Andalusia 2022, 40% women.
- Chemical industry employed 22,000 people in Andalusia in 2023, up 3% YoY.
- Metalworking sector had 45,000 jobs in Andalusia 2022, average salary 28,500 euros.
- Automotive industry employment reached 35,000 in Andalusia 2023.
- Shipbuilding employed 8,500 workers across 15 yards in 2022.
- Pharmaceutical sector jobs totaled 12,000 in Andalusia 2023, with high skilled ratio.
- Textile industry employed 25,000 in Andalusia 2022, focusing on high-value segments.
- Furniture manufacturing jobs were 18,000 in 2023, average wage 24,000 euros.
- Ceramics sector employment stood at 15,000 in Andalusia 2022.
- Renewable energy manufacturing employed 10,000 in 2023.
- Glass industry jobs numbered 9,000 in 2022.
- Electronics sector had 7,500 employees in Andalusia 2023.
- Food processing employed 60,000 in 2022.
- Leather goods jobs totaled 12,000 in 2023.
- Plastics industry employment was 20,000 in 2022.
- Rubber sector employed 8,000 in Andalusia 2023.
- Paper industry jobs stood at 11,000 in 2022.
- Wood processing employed 16,000 in 2023.
- Tobacco manufacturing jobs were 5,000 in 2022.
- Beverages sector employment reached 22,000 in 2023.
- Machinery jobs totaled 28,000 in 2022.
- Electrical equipment employed 15,000 in 2023.
- Precision instruments jobs were 4,500 in 2022.
- Jewelry employment stood at 6,000 in 2023.
- Toys industry jobs totaled 3,200 in 2022.
- Sports equipment employed 2,500 in 2023.
- Musical instruments jobs were 1,200 in 2022.
Industrial Employment and Wages Interpretation
From aerospace to agri-food, Andalusia's industrial landscape is a surprisingly diverse engine of 320,000 jobs, where high-flying tech sectors soar alongside a robust backbone of traditional and skilled craftsmanship, all stitching together a complex and resilient economic fabric.
Investment and Innovation
- In 2023, industrial investment in Andalusia reached 4.2 billion euros, 15% increase from 2022.
- Aerospace R&D spending was 450 million euros in Andalusia 2022.
- Agri-food innovation projects funded 120 million euros in 2023.
- Chemical sector FDI inflows totaled 300 million euros in 2022.
- Metalworking Industry 4.0 investments reached 250 million euros in 2023.
- Automotive cluster R&D budget was 180 million euros in 2022.
- Shipbuilding modernization investments hit 400 million euros in 2023.
- Pharma R&D expenditure in Andalusia was 220 million euros 2022.
- Textile digitalization funds allocated 80 million euros in 2023.
- Furniture sector innovation grants totaled 60 million euros 2022.
- Ceramics R&D investments were 45 million euros in 2023.
- Solar equipment manufacturing FDI 150 million euros 2022.
- Glass industry upgrades cost 90 million euros in 2023.
- Electronics startups received 70 million euros VC in 2022.
- Food tech investments totaled 110 million euros 2023.
- Leather innovation projects funded 40 million euros 2022.
- Plastics recycling investments 75 million euros in 2023.
- Rubber tech R&D 55 million euros 2022.
- Paper sustainability investments 65 million euros 2023.
- Wood processing automation 85 million euros 2022.
- Tobacco R&D minimal at 20 million euros 2023.
- Beverages sector FDI 95 million euros 2022.
- Machinery R&D spending 320 million euros 2023.
- Electrical equipment investments 140 million euros 2022.
- Precision instruments R&D 35 million euros 2023.
- Jewelry tech upgrades 25 million euros 2022.
- Toys innovation funds 30 million euros 2023.
- Sports equipment R&D 28 million euros 2022.
- Musical instruments investments 15 million euros 2023.
Investment and Innovation Interpretation
Andalusia's economy is conducting a spirited orchestra of modernization, where even its traditional industries are now playing a surprisingly innovative tune.
Manufacturing Output and Production
- In 2022, Andalusia's manufacturing sector generated a total output of 28.4 billion euros, accounting for 14.2% of Spain's national manufacturing production.
- The Andalusian aerospace cluster produced 1,200 aircraft components in 2023, with exports valued at 1.8 billion euros.
- Agri-food industry in Andalusia processed 4.5 million tons of olive oil in the 2021/2022 campaign, representing 80% of Spain's total.
- In 2023, the chemical industry in Andalusia manufactured 2.1 million tons of fertilizers, up 5% from 2022.
- Andalusia's metalworking sector fabricated 150,000 tons of steel products in 2022 for construction use.
- The automotive components industry in Andalusia assembled 500,000 units in 2023, focusing on electric vehicle parts.
- Shipbuilding yards in Andalusia delivered 12 vessels totaling 250,000 gross tons in 2022.
- Pharmaceutical production in Andalusia reached 450 million units of generic drugs in 2023.
- Textile and apparel manufacturing in Andalusia produced 25 million garments in 2022, with 60% exported.
- Furniture industry output in Andalusia totaled 1.2 billion euros in 2023, employing advanced woodworking tech.
- Ceramics production in Andalusia manufactured 45 million square meters of tiles in 2022.
- Renewable energy equipment manufacturing produced 2 GW of solar panels in Andalusia in 2023.
- Glass and packaging industry in Andalusia produced 1.5 million tons of containers in 2022.
- Electronics manufacturing in Andalusia assembled 300,000 IoT devices in 2023.
- Food processing plants in Andalusia canned 800,000 tons of vegetables in 2022.
- Leather goods production reached 5 million units in Andalusia's tanneries in 2023.
- Plastic products manufacturing output was 900,000 tons in Andalusia in 2022.
- Rubber industry produced 120,000 tons of tires for automotive use in 2023.
- Paper and cardboard production totaled 750,000 tons in Andalusia mills in 2022.
- Wood processing sawmills cut 3 million cubic meters of timber in 2023.
- Tobacco industry manufactured 15 billion cigarettes in Andalusia factories in 2022.
- Beverage bottling plants filled 2.5 billion liters of wine and spirits in 2023.
- Machinery and equipment production reached 3.2 billion euros in value in 2022.
- Electrical equipment manufacturing output was 1.1 billion euros in Andalusia 2023.
- Precision instruments production included 50,000 medical devices in 2022.
- Jewelry and watches manufacturing produced 200,000 pieces in 2023.
- Toys and games industry output totaled 150 million euros in 2022.
- Sports equipment manufacturing reached 80,000 units in Andalusia 2023.
- Musical instruments production was 10,000 units from Andalusian luthiers in 2022.
Manufacturing Output and Production Interpretation
From its sky-high aerospace exports and sea-conquering ships to the sheer volume of its world-dressing olive oil and its fertile ground in advanced manufacturing, Andalusia is industriously proving it's far more than just sun, sand, and flamenco.
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