Spain to France Trade Corridor

Spain to France: $85.0B bilateral trade, +2.1% YoY, rank #50 corridor, 0% average applied tariff, FTA status: FTA Active.

Key facts

  • Bilateral trade: $85.0B
  • Year on year growth: +2.1%
  • Corridor rank: #50 on ExportIQ
  • Average applied tariff: 0%
  • Trade agreement status: FTA Active
  • Typical transit time: 1-3 days
  • Key ports: Barcelona, Valencia, Marseille, Le Havre

Trade relationship

Spain-France trade reflects deep Iberian-French economic integration. Spanish automotive exports (SEAT, Renault plants), fresh produce, and chemicals flow north, while French machinery, pharmaceuticals, and energy products head south.

Top traded products between Spain and France

The largest product groups on this corridor are Vehicles and parts, Machinery, Electrical machinery. Together they make up 35.3% of bilateral trade.

HS ChapterProductValueShare
87Vehicles and parts$16.0B18.8%
84Machinery$8.0B9.4%
85Electrical machinery$6.0B7.1%
39Plastics$4.5B5.3%
07Vegetables$4.0B4.7%
08Fruits$3.5B4.1%

Tariffs and trade agreements

The average applied tariff is 0%. Free trade agreement status: FTA Active.

Applicable trade agreements:

  • EU Single Market

Required certifications

Exporters on this corridor should expect to provide 4 certifications.

  • CE Marking
  • AENOR
  • ISO 9001
  • REACH

Trade logistics and key ports

Estimated transit time is 1-3 days. The corridor runs through 4 key ports.

  • Barcelona
  • Valencia
  • Marseille
  • Le Havre

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Questions, answered

What are the top products traded between Spain and France?
Vehicles and parts, Machinery, Electrical machinery
What is the average tariff rate for Spain to France trade?
The average applied tariff rate is 0%. FTA status: FTA Active.
How long does shipping take from Spain to France?
Typical transit time is 1-3 days via Barcelona and Valencia.
How large is trade between Spain and France?
Bilateral trade is $85.0B, up 2.1% year on year. It ranks #50 among the corridors ExportIQ tracks.
Which certifications are required for Spain to France exports?
Required certifications: CE Marking, AENOR, ISO 9001, REACH.