# Spain (ES)

**Capital:** Madrid  
**Currency:** Euro (EUR) (EUR)  
**Population:** 47'610'000  
**Area:** 505'990 km²

Spain (ISO code: ES) is located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula and borders Portugal, France, Andorra, and Gibraltar, as well as the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Politically, Spain is a parliamentary monarchy and a member of the European Union and NATO. The climate varies from Mediterranean along the coast to continental in the interior and subtropical in the Canary Islands, characterized by warm summers and mild to cold winters. Economically, Spain is shaped by industry, services, tourism, agriculture, and energy, with automotive manufacturing, machinery, and food production being internationally relevant. In foreign trade, the country primarily exports vehicles, machinery, chemical products, and foodstuffs, while it relies on imports for energy, raw materials, and consumer goods. Logistically, Spain has a well-developed road and rail network, seaports like Barcelona and Valencia, as well as international airports that play an important transit role between Europe, Africa, and Latin America. The national currency is the Euro (EUR). Strategic investments in infrastructure, logistics, and digitalization enhance Spain's competitiveness and integration into global supply chains.

**Top Import Partners:** DE, CN, FR, IT, US

**Top Export Partners:** FR, DE, PT, IT, GB

**Top Import Goods:** Erdöl, Fahrzeuge, Maschinen, Chemikalien, Elektronik

**Top Export Goods:** Fahrzeuge, Maschinen, Lebensmittel, Chemikalien, Pharmazeutika

**Key Airports:**
- [Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/adolfo-suarez-madridbarajas-airport-mad)
- [Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/alicante-elche-miguel-hernandez-airport-alc)
- [César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/cesar-manrique-lanzarote-airport-ace)
- [Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/fuerteventura-airport-fue)
- [Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/gran-canaria-airport-lpa)
- [Ibiza Airport (IBZ)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/ibiza-airport-ibz)
- [Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/josep-tarradellas-barcelona-el-prat-airport-bcn)
- [Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/malaga-costa-del-sol-airport-agp)
- [Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/palma-de-mallorca-airport-pmi)
- [Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/santiago-rosalia-de-castro-airport-scq)

**Key Seaports:**
- [Barcelona (ES BCN)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/barcelona-port-es-bcn)
- [Cartagena (ES CAR)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/cartagena-port-es-car)
- [Gijon (ES GIJ)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/gijon-port-es-gij)
- [Las Palmas (ES LPA)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/las-palmas-port-es-lpa)
- [Tarragona (ES TAR)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/tarragona-port-es-tar)
- [Alicante (ES ALC)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/alicante-port-es-alc)
- [Cadiz (ES CAD)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/cadiz-port-es-cad)
- [Ceuta (ES CEU)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/ceuta-port-es-ceu)
- [Ferrol (ES FRO)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/ferrol-port-es-fro)
- [Huelva (ES HUV)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/huelva-port-es-huv)

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